According to recent data, the worst phase of the street fentanyl crisis in the US may be coming to an end. Similarly, deaths from drug use are also dropping rapidly – and this is occurring throughout the US. This new data is certainly exciting to see, because here at Victory, we witness first-hand the devastating effects of drug use and addiction. The fact that these lower number of deaths from drug use is occurring in all 50 states is a sign that the worst part of our country’s fentanyl crisis may be behind us – that is, left in the past where it belongs.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention further confirm this, as the number of overdoses in the US will soon be as low as it was prior to the fentanyl boom. Another contributing factor to this decline is that COVID pandemic is behind us. During the peak of COVID, overdoses and deaths from drug use spiked. This is understandable, as the pandemic causes a wave of anxiety, stress, and depression. To self-medicate, substance use rose during the pandemic.
The CDC has also expressed that fentanyl deaths are not the only drug-related deaths that are on the decline. Overdoses from other harmful drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamine are also declining.
Another contributing factor to the decline of overdose deaths is an increased use of naloxone (Narcan). The use of this medication has proven crucial in reversing overdose deaths. At Victory Recover Partners, we ensure that our team is educated about the benefits of Narcan. We recognize that this medication has saved countless lives. Aside from Victory being educated on Narcan, we recommend that friends and family members of those suffering with addictions also be educated. Frequently, friends and family members are the ones who are administering Narcan, resulting in saving the lives of their loved ones.
It is important to note that while overdoses and death numbers are in the decline, there is still a very strong and even continuously increasing need for treatment services to help those who are still addicted to deadly substances. Victory Recovery Partners, a network of outpatient addiction treatment centers on Long Island, New York, provides total and complete care under one roof. This includes medication-assisted treatment and psychiatric, wellness, and behavioral health services. This wide offering of services ensures that patients receive the treatment that they need, resulting in a higher success rate for recovery.
Our team has helped thousands of patients overcome their addictions, enabling them to live a better, healthier, and happier life.
If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction and substance use disorder, we would like to help. For more information on Victory Recovery Partners, visit our website www.victoryrp.com
