Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer Warns Public of Rise in Heroin Deaths

Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer issues a public warning regarding the dangers of heroin and methamphetamines, in light of the recent uptick in related overdose deaths. Those facing drug charges are asked to call (405) 679-2372 or visit OklahomaInterstateDrugLawyer.com for a free legal consultation today.

Oklahoma City, OK, United States of America – August 17, 2016 /PressCable/ —

Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer has concerns regarding an epidemic sweeping the state and has issued a public statement urging people to be aware and take action. As the federal government has made strides to curb the national prescription painkiller crisis, a new danger has risen to take its place- street opioids, such as heroin.

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Historically, opioid painkillers have been the drug of choice, with many people becoming unintentionally hooked after receiving a valid prescription from a physician. In 2010, the five most-prescribed drugs contributed to 588 fatal overdoses or 72-percent of the total. By 2015, the same prescription drugs accounted for just 482, which works out to 59-percent of overdose deaths.

While this sounds like promising news, methamphetamines accounted for 265 deaths last year, or around one-third the total. This represents a 157-percent increase in the past five years alone. At the same time, heroin deaths are soaring, too. In 2012, there were only 12 deaths related to heroin in Oklahoma, but last year there were 31, and experts expect the state to hit at least 40 this year.

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“We’re seeing an increase in heroin because of the cost of Oxy,” reports Hal Vorse, an Oklahoma City physician who treats addicts. “I saw a guy today who was doing 300 milligrams a day of oxycodone,” he explained. “That’s a $300- to $400-a-day habit.” The doctor says people who switch to heroin can feed their addictions for about one-third the price, but it may cost them their lives.

Meanwhile, the state is doing little for those who find themselves battling addiction. Oklahoma offers state-funded residential substance abuse treatment for low-income residents, but more than 800 people are presently on a waiting list, hoping for assistance.

Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer acknowledges this is a rampant problem within the state and hopes that the additional coverage will draw attention to the pandemic, as well as encourage those battling an addiction to seek medical help, even if in-patient treatment is out of reach for the time being.

About Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer

Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer is a website devoted to providing resources for people fighting drug-related charges. Though the agency does not provide any type of medical assistance, it believes that by empowering people with access to information about drugs, drug crimes, and defense strategies, perhaps the number of people lost to overdoses will decline. The site also showcases some of the state’s best drug attorneys, with each professional committed to providing free legal consultations for people who have been accused of drug crimes.

Those interested in free information and complimentary legal consultations are urged to visit OklahomaInterstateDrugLawyer.com or call (405) 679-2372 today.

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Name: Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer
Organization: Oklahoma Interstate Drug Lawyer
Phone: 405-673-8250

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