Opioid Crisis: Doctor explains risk factors in Shasta County [krcrtv.com]

Alicia Doktor 12/4/179:14 AM

REDDING, Calif. - The Northstate is a concentrated area of opioid use, but there have been improvements in Shasta County.

"What disturbs me the most, especially in our community is that you see young people who needlessly die tragically," said Shasta County Chief Deputy Coroner Gene Randall.

The drug epidemic doesn't just mean illegal drugs.

"In 2013, we had about 1,300 to 1,400 opioid prescriptions every 1,000 people here in a year, which means more than one opioid prescription for every man, woman and child in Shasta County. Whereas the state rate was in the 500 to 600 range so we double that," Dr. Andrew Deckert, Shasta County Public Health Officer.

[For more on this story by Allison Woods, go to http://www.krcrtv.com/news/loc...sta-county/664388189]

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