Alpine, El Dorado, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sierra, and Siskiyou 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
Alpine County
- 0 deaths
- 0 emergency department visits
- 140 prescriptions
El Dorado County
- 36 deaths
- 66 emergency department visits
- 108,578 prescriptions
Lassen County
- 13 deaths
- 15 emergency department visits
- 9,567 prescriptions
Modoc County
- 1 deaths
- 2 emergency department visit
- 3,420 prescriptions
Mono County
- 1 deaths
- 1 emergency department visits
- 2,995 prescriptions
Nevada County
- 7 deaths
- 31 emergency department visits
- 79,491 prescriptions
Placer County
- 8 deaths
- 83 emergency department visits
- 269,509 prescriptions
Plumas County
- 2 deaths
- 1 emergency department visit
- 16,062 prescriptions
Sierra County
- 0 deaths
- 1 emergency department visit
- 1,523 prescriptions
Siskiyou County
- 2 deaths
- 16 emergency department visits
- 40,582 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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