In Desperate Need Of Treatment…
In 2004, there were 2.5 million drug-related ER visits…by 2009, that figure dramatically increased by 81% to 4.6 million.
30. Baton Rouge, LA
Located on the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge is a large city that has plenty on offer for passing tourists.
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With 7.5% of its population of 229,493 people hooked on opiates; Baton Rouge is sadly not as idyllic as it appears to be.
29. Jackson, TN
Jackson is a small city situated 70 miles east of Memphis, with an estimated population of 66,847 people.
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What might surprise you is that 7.5% of Jackson city residents are addicted to opioids.
28. Jackson, MI
Not to be confused with Jackson Tennessee, Jackson Michigan has also been battling addiction. It is believed that 7.5% of the 32,704 population is currently abusing opiates.
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