But, in Georgia people are still losing their lives to drug overdoses. According to the article, “Atlanta Summit on Exploding Heroin Abuse and Overdose Deaths in Georgia,” Vernon Keenan states “Heroin deaths have dramatically increased in Georgia over the last five years” (“Atlanta Summit”, n.d.). More than 8,250 people die a year from heroin drug overdoses. Alone, 97 deaths were reported in 2014 by 1 Atlanta hospital. The number of prescription drug overdoses have stayed at a steady level in
But, in Georgia people are still losing their lives to drug overdoses. According to the article, “Atlanta Summit on Exploding Heroin Abuse and Overdose Deaths in Georgia,” Vernon Keenan states “Heroin deaths have dramatically increased in Georgia over the last five years” (“Atlanta Summit”, n.d.). More than 8,250 people die a year from heroin drug overdoses. Alone, 97 deaths were reported in 2014 by 1 Atlanta hospital. The number of prescription drug overdoses have stayed at a steady level in