The Shocking Truth About Overdose Rates in Minority Communities

Drug Overdose Rates Are Rising for Minority Communities

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently came out with startling information regarding the rates of overdose in the indigenous and black communities. In roughly 25 states, there has been an increase in deaths involving those in the black and American Indian communities by approximately 44%. This overdose mortality rate is shocking and has left many people wondering why this racial and ethnic discrepancy is taking place. 

Disparities By Age and Income

One of the details of this report regarding disparities in opioid use and abuse revolved around the fact that those black people and American Indians who were younger and had a lower income level were more likely to fall into the trap of opioid use disorder. However, there was also a noticeable raise in drug abuse among black people, particularly males, above the age of 65. Unfortunately, there was no evidence that those that passed away as a result of their opioid use disorder reached out for help in the form of addiction treatment. 

Access to Addiction Treatment for Minority Communities

It’s important to remember that addiction treatment is always available at Resurgence Behavioral Health. Every day, we strive to make a change in the current death rates associated with substance use disorders. We make access to treatment available to the minority and the black community in the hopes that our treatment programs will help to address the opioid crisis that is firmly part of this community. 

Help for Drug Addiction at Resurgence Behavioral Health

Don’t contribute to the overdose crisis. Get in touch with our treatment facility today to learn more about what steps you can take on behalf of yourself or your loved ones to avoid overdose death and address your substance use disorders. In many cases, when you begin your journey to address the opioid impact on your life, you will need to start off in an opioid detox. This is something that many people are afraid of due to the withdrawal symptoms that a person may experience. However, there are several medications for opioid withdrawal that our treatment facility offers. These medications for opioid withdrawal are something that we can discuss further with you when you reach out for help. 

Blacks and whites alike will also benefit from making the commitment to working through their opioid abuse. Although you will likely feel better at the end of your detox programs. Studies suggest that you always commit to an inpatient or an outpatient alcohol rehab treatment program. At Resurgence, we work to reduce the stigma and embarrassment that may be associated with substance abuse treatment. We always strive for ways to improve access for blacks and whites to treatment programs that address the root cause of addiction. Our center for health and wellness provides you with the chance to take advantage of an inpatient treatment program or an outpatient program depending on your personal preferences. We will work closely with you to ensure that you feel comfortable and confident in the decisions that you’re making when it comes to your recovery. If you feel you need to change the current approach in your treatment plan, let us know and we will collaborate with you so that you can continue to take steps to make the most out of your time in treatment. 

For more information about overdose prevention or what you can do to work through your addiction to synthetic opioids, we encourage you to contact us at (855) 458-0050. Making this call can save lives and help to ease the opioid overdose crisis. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you through this time. 

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Josh Chandler
After growing up in Chicago and North Carolina, Josh chose to get help with substance use disorder and mental health in California because of the state's reputation for top-tier treatment. There, he found the treatment he needed to achieve more than five years of recovery. He's been in the drug and alcohol addiction rehab industry for four years and now serves as the Director of Admissions for Resurgence Behavioral Health. Josh remains passionate about the field because he understands that one phone call can alter the course of a person's life.

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