LA Porte County Busted: Underbelly of County's Growing Opioid Epidemic Exposed

The southern Indiana county of La Porte has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic, with alarming statistics and personal stories shedding light on the crisis. According to data, La Porte County's opioid-related overdose deaths more than quadrupled between 2016 and 2020. In an attempt to grapple with the situation, local authorities and community officials are working closely to increase awareness and bring relief to those affected.

La Porte County Busted recently investigated the crisis on the ground, uncovering compelling narratives from those directly affected and individuals seeking solutions. Our investigation uncovered details of the intricate web of addiction, crumbling recovery systems, and the intangible layers of frustration – the push and pull factors driving the counting numbers upwards.

To make sense of these complex problems, we spoke with Dr. Deborah Feldman, a respected medical professional at La Porte County's health department. "Opioids are a multi-faceted problem that doesn't have any one solution," she said. "It involves individuals, families, and community. Accessibility to medication, stigma around mental health, and basic need support are such essential elements we're taking care of here in La Porte."

Underbelly of Opioid Addiction

La Porte County Busted compiled data to reveal the following:

• Three times as many deaths associated with fentanyl than with heroin during 2020.

• A spike in opioid prescriptions: between 2016 and 2020, the amount of methadone has increased by more than 52% whereas fentanyl skyrocketed by 400% in various opioid prescriptions across the county.

• With non-fatal opioid overdoses rising by over 45% between 2019 and 2020 in a 12-month period alone, La Porte's local first responders witnessing a steady influx of opioid-related emergencies.

• Through donor support, area ER services focused on effective overdose reversal therapy of Naloxone.

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