Death By Drug Overdose
By: Heaven Brooks & Mary Hart
OVERVIEW
Drug overdose is the over consumption of any substance that could cause harm to one's physical or mental state.
We hope to create a safe space for those who may abuse drugs, while also providing increased access to harm reduction services.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Death by drug overdose is a major problem and has increased in the United States by 30% from 2019-2020.
Most drug overdoses happen among people of the ages of 35-44. In the last four to five years, the amount of drug overdoses in the Black community has increased by 44%.
OBJECTIVES
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WHAT WE LEARNED
Thank you for your investment in Youth Leaders: City of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University Sears think[box]; SEVEN; Darrell McNair & The President's Council; Growth Opportunity Partners; RPM International Inc.; CHN Housing Partners; AT&T; Ratner Family Foundation; Zoe Kimmelman/Jewish Federation of Cleveland; Youth Opportunities Unlimited; The Vanguards of Cleveland & Cleveland Fire; National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); Cleveland Cavaliers; Tasty Treasures; Grandma Greene; and The CREW Foundation.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
SPECIAL THANKS
In 2007, unintentional drug poisoning became the leading cause of injury death in Ohio.
The average amount of overdose in Ohio are up to 5397 deaths per year.
Death by overdose effects people worldwide.
2020 surpassed 2017 as the highest year for drug overdose deaths in Ohio with 5,017 deaths.
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