All People in Moore County Have Access to Services that Help to Address Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues
Drug Overdose Death Rate in Moore County: Drug Poisoning Deaths (Total) per 100,000 population, age-adjusted
Current Value
39.8
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Drug overdose deaths have been on the rise in Moore County since 2018, despite intense prevention efforts in the community. In 2018, Drug overdose deaths hit their lowest mark of 7.2 per 100,000 (7 deaths) for the period of 2014-2023 but those numbers have risen steadily ever since. In 2022, Moore County experienced its highest number of overdose deaths (50) to date.
Partners
FirstHealth of the Carolinas
Sandhills Opioid Prevention Consortium
Drug Free Moore County
Sandhills Center
Moore County Health Department
What Works
Prevention education
Treatment and recovery programs
Recovery support services
Medicated Assisted treatment
Naloxone access
Strategy
Improve access to treatment, recovery, and support services for substance abuse.
Provide substance abuse and overdose prevention education.
Improve Naloxone availability.
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