The opioid crisis has been declared national health emergency. The US contains of 5% of the world’s population and consumes approximately 80% of the world’s opioid prescriptions. Studies show an estimated 2 million Americans are addicted to opioids in some form. 40% of all opioid deaths involve a prescription, according to … Continue reading 115 OR MORE DIE EVERY DAY FROM OPIOIDS
The numbers vary from state to state and year to year, but average between 22 and 28 suicides per day, according to Veterans Administration sources. The reasons are many, and must be determined individually. They can involve social isolation, limited health care access, opioid or other drug addiction as … Continue reading EVERY 60 SECONDS, A VETERAN COMMITS SUICIDE
As reported in The Atlantic (12/2017), the CDC estimates nearly half of all murdered women are killed by domestic partners. Most sexual abuse and domestic violence occurs in or near the home. What you can do: Report evidence of abuse. Speak out against domestic and other violence. It’s not a joke. Donate to community programs … Continue reading 3 WOMEN DIE FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DAILY
According to HUD in 2017, America has over 500,000 homeless people. Nearly half of those were “unsheltered.” Almost 40 percent of the homeless population are under 18 years of age. Too many families are without permanent housing, with a significant portion living on the street, frequently through little fault of their own. … Continue reading HALF A MILLION HOMELESS IN UNITED STATES
More than 13 million children – 1 in 6 kids – are among the 41.2 million Americans of all ages who struggle against hunger. Children repeatedly go to school hungry and lack the ability and concentration to learn. Hunger also spans the nation. A 2017 report found nearly the … Continue reading 13 MILLION KIDS FACE HUNGER DAILY
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