1. Considerations for NJ Behavioral Health Planning Council and Citizens Advisory Council Tom Pyle MBA, MS, CPRP Psychodyssey Services www.psychodyssey.net 1

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9. National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Prescription Drugs

10. National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Prescription Opioid Pain Relievers

11. National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Benzodiazepines

12. National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Cocaine Source: National Center for Health Statistics, CDC Wonder

13. National Overdose Deaths Number of Deaths from Heroin

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34. 34 NJ Fatal Overdoses Rising 2011: 449  2013: 760 In treatment: 33,500 SAMHSA: 179,000 in need Only 25% are getting treatment

35. 35 "We’re seeing it more and more. They are quickly moving from prescription drugs to heroin. It’s like lightning!” --Robert Budsock, CEO of Integrity House

36. 36 Navigating the insurance process for treatment is "a nightmare!" -- Frank Greenagel Rutgers professor and clinical social worker specializing in addiction Options more limited without insurance. Receiving tx without insurance at all: > 60% in 2013

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