Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Shasta, Sutter, Tehama, and Yuba Counties
Opioid prescriptions in California are decreasing, thanks to a concentrated effort to fight this crisis. But a lot of work still needs to be done.
Drug-related overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. More than three out of five drug overdose deaths involve an opioid.
But the numbers don’t stop there.
In 2022, health officials tallied these opioid-related statistics:
California
- 7,385 deaths
- 21,316 emergency department visits
- 13.6 million prescriptions
Butte County
- 69 deaths
- 101 emergency department visits
- 123,776 prescriptions
Colusa County
- 4 deaths
- 7 emergency department visit
- 7,055 prescriptions
Glenn County
- 6 deaths
- 5 emergency department visits
- 15,690 prescriptions
Lake County
- 35 deaths
- 83 emergency department visits
- 43,016 prescriptions
Shasta County
- 48 deaths
- 136 emergency department visits
- 114,109 prescriptions
Sutter County
- 23 deaths
- 83 emergency department visits
- 52,783 prescriptions
Tehama County
- 18 deaths
- 41 emergency department visits
- 31,205 prescriptions
Yuba County
- 22 deaths
- 61 emergency department visits
- 44,713 prescriptions
Many people who misuse opioids get them from a friend or relative — often without that person’s knowledge. By removing the risk of unused opioids in your home, you can help address the devastating opioid crisis affecting so many American families. Proper disposal of unused prescription opioids saves lives.
To find a bin near you, visit medtakebackcalifornia.org.
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