Considerations for NJ Behavioral Health Planning Council and Citizens Advisory Council Tom Pyle MBA, MS, CPRP Psychodyssey Services 1
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National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Prescription Drugs
National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers
National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Benzodiazepines
National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Cocaine Source: National Center for Health Statistics, CDC Wonder
National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Heroin
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34 NJ Fatal Overdoses Rising 2011: 449 2013: 760 In treatment: 33,500 SAMHSA: 179,000 in need Only 25% are getting treatment
35 "We’re seeing it more and more. They are quickly moving from prescription drugs to heroin. It’s like lightning!” --Robert Budsock, CEO of Integrity House
36 Navigating the insurance process for treatment is "a nightmare!" -- Frank Greenagel Rutgers professor and clinical social worker specializing in addiction Options more limited without insurance. Receiving tx without insurance at all: > 60% in 2013
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