Barnstable Town, Massachusetts: A Case Study

Kenneth Lockridge, A New England Town: The First Hundred Years (New York: W. W. Norton & Company, Inc., 1970)

Drug use in New Mexico is the highest factor into crime, violence, homelessness, poverty and overdose. Statistics have shown that this state has had the highest drug overdose death rate in the nation for most of the last two decades. With illegal drugs still playing a big factor into this problem, prescription drugs cause more deaths than both cocaine and heroin. There are many contributions into why New Mexico has had such a bad drug abuse problem including one of the biggest cartels in the US is located here and many of the society is introduced to drugs at such a young age. There has been an ongoing crisis of deaths but with help from the

In Alexandria, Louisiana, that help comes in the form of two reputable treatment centers. Alexandria is a mid-size city with a population of somewhere in the vicinity of 47,000 people. It's a vibrant community with a diverse population and sufficient employment opportunities across many industries. For people suffering from addiction, the

As a result on this alarming phenomenon, deaths related to drug overdose saw a material spike upwards as recently as 2013. The number of deaths (13.2 for every 100,000 residents) earned the state the dubious honor of being ranked #19 in the nation for said deaths. In order to keep these numbers from getting worse, residents and their representatives need to start working together to develop prevention programs while making sure those who are suffering from an addiction have reasonable access to treatment and

Even with the city of Cumberland trying their hardest to stop this epidemic their efforts are not enough. However, they are doing a couple of things to help. The first thing their doing is they have a methadone clinic. “A methadone clinic is a place where a person who is addicted to opioid-based drugs, such as heroin or

CM Ayfer met the client at his home in Somerville, Client showed CM his apartment and his room it was clean and tidy. Client is a student at Banker Hill Community College and he has 4 classes during the week, Client reported that he has a difficulty with the Math classes, CM suggested maybe it will be helpful if we find a tutor so he can get an extra support. CM and client talked about ETV form CM explain to the client what the form is about. Client is looking for a new health provider in Somerville CM explained to him the process of transferring his medical report from Fitchburg to Somerville. CM will send him the care center which is accepting Mass Health as an insurance and taught him how he can register as anew patients. Client is working

West Virginia has the highest rate for an overdose in this particular state. The heroin is an inexpensive drug to buy. Drug dealer can make their money this way. This particular drug called Heroin gives you an internal rush it keeps you going for a couple hours. This website called West Virginia Public broadcasting Levi says these rates are high because they started at a young age. Also Levi said “is too keep the kids interested in a sport of some kind of activities is so they don’t get hooked on this particular drug”. (McCormick, 2015) Heroin has taken a heavy toll in parts of West Virginia. The website called West Virginia Public Broadcasting Prosecutor attorney William Fell said Baltimore is the first heroin addiction and then Berkeley is the second highest heroin issues (Mccormick, 2015).The website called West Virginia Public Broadcasting said Officer Master said the drug dealer is willing to drive to a larger city to get the heroin cheaper like the Pittsburgh District of Columbia or even Baltimore. (McCormick, 2015). This website called West Virginia Public Broadcasting said ‘The drug dealers will go to Berkley to get new customers or to get more people interested in this drug. Also the West Virginia Broadcasting mention Heroin Mass is up with person breathing system”. (Vorhees, 2015). West Virginia Broadcasting, Dr. Harman said When a person goes into an overdose, when they are brought to the hospital, they are given Narcan to bring them back to a normal breathing

It seems that drug was more prevalent among urban dwellers but otherwise repeated continued drug use was consistent across geographical locations. This study showed that rural women reported treatment was limited to them or they had not received treatment at all. The findings also revealed that rural women have more detrimental issues with drugs than urban women and that location was a factor preventing treatment. But this is because rural woman have less access to clinical care than urban women. And rural women are far less accessible. Similar to Warner, & Leukefeld, (2001), Staton-Tindall points out that that rural offenders with substance abuse problems should be targeted for treatment. However in all fairness, the rural woman did self-report fewer issues with drug issues and were hospitalized less with mental health

Even with the city of Cumberland trying their hardest to stop this epidemic their efforts are not enough. However, they are doing a couple of things to help. One of the things that has been done is Cumberland has opened a methadone clinic. A methadone clinic is a place where a person who is addicted

“Building family, building business, building future[O1] .” This is the New Salem town motto. Three senior nursing students assessed the rural community and have determined the motto is fitting. New Salem is only 20 miles from the larger, urban city of Bismarck, but that does not mean that New Salem has nothing to offer. New Salem has a grocery store, a school, several churches, and recreational activities available. New Salem also has several different attractions including a statue of world’s largest Holstein cow also known as “Salem Sue.” Diving deeper into New Salem, students explored the civic core, subsystems, perceptions, and priority needs of the community.

Substance abuse is a significant public health issue across the United States today, especially regarding our nation’s youth. The United States consistently continues to have the highest levels of substance use among all other developed countries and has remained third in regards to alcohol consumption (CDC, 2013). Despite leading the world with drug research, illegal drug policy, and one of the highest legal drinking age mandates, the U.S has the highest rates of illegal drug use and abuse, especially pertaining to marijuana, cocaine and prescription painkillers (Healthy Americans Organization, 2013). Nationally, drug overdose deaths have doubled in 29 states since 1999, with Massachusetts having the 32nd highest rate in the country (Healthy Americans Organization, 2013). A large percentage of drug use is reportedly by adolescents, beginning as young as 12 years old (Bureau of Substance Abuse Services, 2012). Recent statistics show that teenage drug abuse has been on the rise for the past decade with 50 percent of high school seniors reportedly having used an illicit substance of some kind (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2014). Furthermore, 1 in 10 teens report using marijuana about 20 times per month and 1 in 5 teens reportedly have taken prescription pain killers recreationally (CASA, 2011). According to the Bureau of Substance Abuse Services (2012), almost 8 percent of adolescents in Massachusetts, ranging from 12-17years of age, suffer from substance dependence

The majority of states have illegal drug problems, and for Kentucky. Use of illicit drugs are the major choice for youths and adults (Office of Drug Control, 2015) from the range of 2007-2008, Kentucky was in the top ten states for several drug use categories involving ranges of 12 and older; the rate of deaths by illicit drugs are above national average stated by Kentucky Drug control. “Approximately 8 percent of Kentucky residents reported past-month use of illicit drugs; the national average was 8 percent.” (Whitehouse, 2009)

Woburn, Massachusetts is located in the popular Middlesex County, just nine short miles from Boston, reachable via major interstates. With a population of 38,120 residents, as of the 2010 census, it is a flourishing city with plenty of recreational activities and socialization opportunities. Woburn, settled in 1640, was initially located in the direct vicinity of Horn Pond which acts as one of the main sources of the notable Mystic River. The pond is an oasis amidst lively Boston. The architecture found within the city limits is of quality craftsmanship, varying from traditional single family homes to updated, modern Capes and Colonials. Brick fronts accent meticulously manicured lawns in quiet and peaceful neighborhoods. You can sit on your

Tyringham, Massachusetts is a serene town situated in Berkshire County near Baldy Mountain and Goose Pond. The secluded nature of the town will offer potential buyers an oasis, either for seasonal or year-round preferences. Due to the idyllic setting and abundant natural surroundings, Tyringham is the perfect location to purchase a property for an artist’s studio space. While the town in known for its small population and remote properties, it is only 16 miles south of Pittsfield and 39 miles west-northwest of Springfield, ensuring that you don’t have to sacrifice any modern conveniences. Home in the town are charming and unique with acreage to fit your needs. Cozy cottages with beautiful wood details are found in Tyringham, as well as 50+

“At the Federal level, prisoners incarcerated on a drug charge comprise half of the prison population, while the number of drug offenders in state prisons has increased thirteen-fold since 1980. Most of these people are not high-level actors in the drug trade, and most have no prior criminal record for a violent offense.” (sentencingpolicy.org)