Coastal Towns Are Scarred By Addiction…
The ONS suggested that high rates of addiction are directly linked to deprivation in an area.
9. Thanet, Kent
Thanet is a local government district located in Kent and it too is struggling with addiction rates.
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It was revealed by the ONS that per every 100,000 people in Thanet, 5 will die as a result of heroin misuse.
8. Bournemouth
Bournemouth is a seaside resort situated on the southern coast of England, with a population of 187,503 people according to the 2011 census.
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This bustling town is also among the top ten UK towns struggling with addiction with an estimated 5 deaths per 100,000 people.
7. Portsmouth
Portsmouth has an estimated population 238,137 people and per 100,000 people it is estimated that 5.2 people will die from heroin or morphine abuse.
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