All people in Alexander County with substance use disorder receive person-centered care.
Drug Overdose Death Rate in Alexander County: Drug Poisoning Deaths (Total) per 100,000 population
Current Value
36.9
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
The "Story Behind the Curve" helps us better understand data associated with a specific result we want to achieve. When we look closely at data and engage partners that can provide context to positive or negative factors that influence the data's trajectory, we can better identify strategies and interventions that can turn the (data) curve in the direction that improves the well-being for those in our community.
What's helping? These are the positive factors or influences that are working in our community.
- Providing 0-72 hour response to all overdoses reported through EMS/PORT (2023-2024)
- Increasing access in the community to life-saving interventions such as Naloxone
What's hurting? These are the negative factors or influences that are working in our community.
- COVID-19 Pandemic increased isolation & limited socialization in Alexander County
- Opioid Crisis (over-prescription of pain medications)
- Increased access to lethal drugs such as Fentanyl & Xylazine
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