Two Bergen Plaza
Hackensack, New Jersey
Call (201) 646-2300
Detective Jason Hofstra and Detective "Frank" did an excellent job explaining the Opioid Epidemic in Bergen County. With the many different avenues of narcotics, it has affected all walks of life. This presentation is usually given to 7th, 8th and H.S. students since they are the most exposed. The most common paths to dependance is 1) Legitimate Injury {doctor visit + prescribed opioids + injury heals but pills continue} or 2) Experimentation {parties, friends, family, boyfriend/girlfriend}. Both paths could lead to ADDICTION.
Transistion to heroin begins 1) When the pills run out because the doctor will no longer fill out the prescription for opioids or illegal opioids become too expensive ($40/pill) 2) Withdrawal makes people extremely desperate 3) Heroin becomes a readily available substitute at $2/bag.
2016-2017 Overdose Stats
824 Total Overdoses
228 Overdose fatalities
82% Approx. heroin/opioid related
Majority of victims between 18-31 years old
All socioeconomic and education levels
Over 600,000 deaths since 1999
Up to 65,000 deaths in 2016 alone
142 Americans dying daily
They shared a touching video of NBA star, Chris Herren's story. Please take 5 minutes to watch NOTE TO SELF
