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Jul 21, 2021

Letters: Plague of overdose cases threatens Louisiana, New Orleans

Letters: Plague of overdose cases threatens Louisiana, New Orleans - NOLA Detox

For years the state of Louisiana has had a huge gap in available care for those struggling with addiction. In a 2019 study done by Touro Infirmary, researchers found that the top concern for New Orleans residents was the lack of available behavioral health care, and only 1.4% of people suffering from addiction in the city are currently receiving treatment. “The number of drug-related deaths continues to surpass the number of homicides in the city (of New Orleans),” said Orleans Parish Coroner Dwight McKenna.

Learn how NOLA Detox and Recovery Center, a new 36-bed treatment center plans to help in the article below.

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