
Opioid abuse and overdose have reached epidemic proportions throughout the United States, where opioids are among the leading causes of drug-related death. California has experienced many problems with narcotic painkillers and heroin abuse associated with prescription drugs. In Pico Rivera, California, one of the numerous cities throughout Los Angeles County, opioid abuse impacts many people.
In 2009-2010, opioids were the leading cause of drug-related death in Los Angeles County. Out of 923 accidental drug poisoning deaths, opiates were the first cause listed. Between 2009 and 2010, an estimated 3.8% of high school students tried heroin at least once. In that same period, there were 7,085 people admitted to publicly funded treatment programs in Los Angeles County specifically because of heroin abuse.1
Between 2009 and 2013, more than 14 million prescriptions for opioid narcotics were issued in Los Angeles County, and about 5.2% of the adults reported misusing or abusing prescription drugs.2 The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that widespread abuse of prescription opioid painkillers has secondarily led to increased heroin abuse around the country. As many people no longer have easy access to opioid prescriptions, they may turn to heroin, which is cheaper and easier to find. Nearly 80% of people who struggle with heroin abuse today started by misusing or abusing a prescription opioid painkiller.3
Opioid addiction requires evidence-based treatment. Call our helpline today if you struggle with abuse of these drugs or have a loved one who struggles with narcotic addiction. Our recovery advisors are on hand to assist you.
[1]. County of Los Angeles Public Health. Fact Sheet: Drug Use and Misuse in Los Angeles County. 2009-2010.
[2]. County of Los Angeles Public Health. (2013). Prescription Drug Abuse in Los Angeles County: Background and Recommendations for Action.
[3]. National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Prescription Opioids and Heroin. (2018). Prescription Opioid Use Is a Factor for Heroin Use.











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