HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-24-19 Public Comment - N. Gonzalez (with LendingTree, LLC) - Opiod EpidemicFrom:Nadia Gonzalez
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Subject:[SENDER UNVERIFIED]Montana Is One of the Most Equipped States for an Opioid Epidemic
Date:Thursday, October 24, 2019 10:08:59 AM
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Good morning Cyndy,
The Centers for Disease Control estimate that there are more than 130 opioid
overdose fatalities every day in the U.S. In addition to changing the way that
physicians prescribe painkillers and educating the public about the dangers of these
drugs, one of the keys to preventing further opioid deaths is ensuring that those
who suffer from opioid addiction seek further treatment in a proper
facility. Which brings us to ask,which states are equipped and prepared to handle the
opioid epidemic?
Montana ranks number four in the top five best equipped and most prepared states
for an opioid epidemic according to a ValuePenguin study, and here is what that ranking
means. The state currently has one of the lowest rates of opioid deaths at 3
deaths per 100,000 residents and one of the highest amounts of treatment centers at
6 treatment centers per 100,000 residents. This means, on average, there are 0.6
deaths per treatment center in the state; one of the lowest for any state in the nation.
It comes as no surprise that the states who are most prepared to address the opioid
epidemic have 3 deaths or less per 100,000 residents and double or triple the
treatment centers per 100,000 residents. Although this does not guarantee success,
being better equipped helps states to evaluate the opioid crisis and proceed with a
course of action to combat it.
Cyndy, would you like me to send over the data we analyzed (or specific towns you're
interested in)? I'm standing by to help with that, and to get you on a call with
ValuePenguin Research Analyst Bailey Peterson if you'd like to chat about his
findings.
Warmest Regards,
Nadia Gonzalez | LendingTree, LLC
Public Relations Associate
11115 Rushmore Dr. | Charlotte, NC 28277
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