This Troubling Epidemic Is Killing People in Appalachia
There’s a disturbing trend in Appalachian country, a distinctive region in the eastern United States, perhaps best known for its mountain people and struggling coal mining industry. The seven Appalachian states account for more than a fifth of the of the country’s opiate-related deaths since 1999. Opioids are prescription pain relievers — such as OxyContin, methadone, hydrocodone, […]
Troubling Increase in Drug Deaths Hits US Suburbs
A new report finds “troubling increases” in the rate of U.S. drug deaths. Drug deaths are up 4 percent over last year, from 13 to 13.5 deaths per every 100,000 people, according to America’s Health Rankings’ annual report. “They’re up across the board and that’s worrisome,” said Dr. Reed Tuckson, a senior medical adviser to […]
This Group of Americans Is More Depressed Than Ever
Americans spend much more on prescription drugs than anyone else in the world, according to a recent study, which also noted a sharp increase in the use of antidepressants. The number of people over 40 being treated for depression has almost doubled in the last decade, increasing from 7 to 13 percent. Overall, nearly 3-in-5 U.S. […]