Keeping It In The Family…
Did you know that 53% of prescription opioid users got their last painkillers from a friend or relative? 40.4% pay nothing for the pills they abuse.
45. Hickory, NC
The North Carolina town of Hickory might seem like a quaint town where the streets are lined with trees; in reality, this city has a dire drug problem.
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With a population of just 40,000 people, it might shock you to know that 9.9% are hooked on opiates!
44. Enid, OK
Enid, Oklahoma is known for its oil and gas production which fuels the local economy – unfortunately, this city is also battling a huge drug problem.
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Recent figures have shown that around 54.7% of all opiod prescriptions are being abused. The current abuse rate stands at 10.2%, with 54.7% of all opioid prescriptions being abused.
43. Panama City, FL
Panama City, Florida might have a minute population of 36,000 people, but the drug problem here is no joke. Around 11.5% of the city’s population has developed an addiction to opioids!
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