Opioid abuse has reached an epidemic level in the state of Georgia.

Georgia ranks among top 11 states with the most prescription opioid overdoses.

• Opioid overdose deaths tripled between 1999 and 2013 in the state of Georgia.
• In 29 counties drug overdose rates outpace the rest of the United States.

Together, we have the power to stop it.

Our Report on Addiction will answer questions such as:

• What impact has the opioid addiction epidemic had on the state of Georgia?
• How have recent advances in neuroscience changed our understanding of addiction?
• What are important attributes of a comprehensive addiction treatment program?
• What is recovery and the secret to success in helping more people achieve it?