Horror on the Streets of Hamilton County

Over 9.2 million people are heroin users in today’s world, and that number is quickly rising. The CDC reports that in the past decade, heroin use has risen 62%. Furthermore, deaths and overdoses from heroin have increased 286% in the United States.

This is a fast-paced wide-spread epidemic that is affecting millions of Americans. However, heroin dealers are dancing with the devil. Dealers in Hamilton County, Ohio, are adding Carfentanil to their batches of heroin. Said to make the drug last longer, Carfentanil is currently the most potent opioid known to man. It is 10,000 stronger than morphine. Carfentanil domestic use is to tranquilize large animals. It can take down a 2,000 pound African Elephant.

Most users are unaware that they are taking the fatal drug, turning the already deadly heroin into a death sentence. CNN reports that recent outbreaks have occurred in Ohio, Indiana, and Florida. In Hamilton County, on the west side of Cincinnati. In late August, this portion of Ohio saw nearly 90 overdoses in a 3 day period. On a typical week (7 days), Hamilton county would only see 25, so these numbers are increasing rapidly in a horrifyingly short amount of time. Hamilton County coroner Dr. Lakshmi Kode Sammarco has reported at least eight deaths that are a result of carfentanil.

The Heroin Epidemic may in fact be linked to demographics. In 2013, the CDC reports that the highest concentration is in the midwest, followed by the northeast. The difference between the highest (midwest) and lowest (south) is striking.

This would explain how a carfentanil outbreak, in places such as Ohio and Indiana, can be so deadly.

If you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction call 1-888-744-0069 or visit DrugAbuse.com

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