Breaking Up Families…
It was discovered that almost one third of children placed in the care system are there due to at least one of their parents’ substance abuse.
33. Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City is a seaside resort known for its glamorous high-rise hotels, nightclubs and casinos.
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This adult paradise is also crippled by drug addiction; in 2012, the area experienced 630 cases of heroin abuse!
32. Elizabeth, NJ
Under two hours away in Elizabeth, New Jersey we have our next drug-addled American city.
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Elizabeth is overrun with gang violence and drug addiction: in 2012 alone, there were 520 reported cases of heroin abuse!
31. Fort Smith, AR
Situated on the Arkansas river, Fort Smith is a small city with an estimated population of 88,037 people. Shockingly, 7.5% of them are addicted to opiates.
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