Heroin Addiction Research and Findings

The Rise and Rise of Heroin
2014 marked the first year on record in which the total number of deaths caused by heroin reached 5 figures. This report graphs figures from multiple government agencies to look at the causes behind the heroin epidemic.
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Appalachian Opiate Epidemic
This project visualizes the Appalachian opiate epidemic to uncover the devastating effects of opiate abuse.
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Tweeting About Heroin
The CDC estimates that more than 2 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic a hepatitis C infection. This project takes a look into the rise of hepatitis C rates and the current state of syringe exchange programs across the U.S.
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The State of Syringe Exchange
The CDC estimates that more than 2 million people in the U.S. are living with chronic a hepatitis C infection. This project takes a look into the rise of hepatitis C rates and the current state of syringe exchange programs across the U.S.
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The Changing Face of Heroin
Heroin has traveled from city populations to suburban America in a matter of years. This report reveals the facts behind the shifting heroin landscape.
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The Heroin Epidemic in Real Time
More than 900,000 Americans report having used heroin in the past year, with about a third of these people having undergone treatment for substance abuse. This article takes a closer look at the reality of this epidemic.
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America's Awareness of the Heroin Epidemic
How do you know about the heroin epidemic around the world? We surveyed 2,000 American residents about their knowledge of heroin to better understand how close our perceptions are to the actual reality.
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The American Fentanyl Epidemic
Fentanyl is an extremely harmful drug that is becoming more and more prevalent in the U.S. To address this epidemic, the public needs to have a better understanding of its dangers.
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