SAN DIEGO, Jan. 25, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prescription drug abuse in Arkansas is at alarming levels like much of the county. Arkansas has the 25th highest death rate in the country, according to some statistics. A new online page about Arkansas was recently released on The Recover a popular addiction and mental health news outlet.
The new resource for struggling addicts in Arkansas assists those looking for answers about drug addiction and resources for help. The page contains up-to-date facts and figures for “The Natural State” and links to assist people who are looking for a long term drug rehab in Arkansas.
A recent report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows Arkansas’ 75 counties had rates higher than the national average of 66.5 prescriptions per 100 people for overall opioid prescribing. Arkansas has a prescription opioid rate of 114.6 per 100, which is second only to Alabama's 2016 average of 121 per 100 people.
The CDC reported from June of 2016 to June of 2017 that Arkansas had 392 deaths from opioid overdose up 6.2% from 369 the prior year. The report also shows nationally that the trend of overdose deaths from drug overdoses continue to rise. At least 66,324 drug overdoses deaths during the 12-month period ending in May 2017, which is up 17% from the 56,488 who died between May 2015 and May 2016, according to data published by the National Center for Health Statistics.
The Recover provides recent drug news stories and is committed to releases new statics as they become available. The publication just released similar pages for Georgia drug rehabs, and New Jersey treatment centers earlier this month. The company provides daily stories and substance abuse articles relative to trending stories and treatment options for those who are suffering.
The newest page tries to offer something for every reader, from people searching for free drug rehab, or a low cost rehab in Arkansas. The page also offers links to drug rehabs in Arkansas that accept Medicaid for those who don’t have private insurance. Finding a solid recovery program is the first step in getting help and The Recover’s goal is to provide as many options for their subscribers as possible.
Author: Kevin Leonard
Organization: TheRecover.com
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Phone: 888-510-3898
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