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People Treated for Heroin/Other Opiates Abuse-Northwest Region

Current Value

754

2019

Definition

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Story Behind the Curve

In Vermont, like other states, the use of heroin and misuse of other opioids (e.g. prescription narcotics) is a major public health challenge. Such disorders increase pressure on our health care, child protection, and criminal justice systems, and has far-reaching effects on families and communities. Vermont is taking a multi-faceted approach to addressing opioid addiction that involves multiple community partners.1 

For more information, please search for the regularly updated drug-related fatalities data brief. In particular, the data brief includes information at the county level.  

You can find the data report from VDH here

Partners

Vermont Department of Health

Local Community Coalitions

Local treatment providers

Municipalities 

Why Is This Important?

There is increasing community concern about opiate abuse. Beyond the hardships faced by individuals struggling with addiction, opiate abuse puts an immense strain on families, communities, medical and social service systems, and public safety.

What Works

Region-specific prevention practices can also be found in "Planning for Prevention-A Guide to Community Health Initiatives" through Northwest Regional Planning Commission. 

References

1. Vermont Department of Health

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