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Burlington County holds vigil to remember victims of substance abuse

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Burlington County holds vigil to remember victims of substance abuse

Burlington County officials will join local stakeholders, residents, providers and families Thursday evening for a vigil to remember residents who have died as a result of a substance use disorder. The Night of Tribute & Support takes place every year on International Substance-Related Overdose Awareness Day to help reduce the stigma of substance use disorders, […]

Less than 5% of people with a substance use disorder receive treatment

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Less than 5% of people with a substance use disorder receive treatment

A new federal report found that by 2023, 48.5 million Americans ages 12 and older suffered from a substance use disorder (SUD). Only 4.5% of this group received treatment for their condition. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) identified this discrepancy in its newly released 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and […]