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Kansas City immerses visitors in its rich jazz heritage and thriving arts scene, from galleries to avant-garde performances. Tragically, opioid-related deaths spiked 40% and fentanyl fatalities doubled from 2020-2024 in Jackson County. Meth-related ER visits surged 50%, underscoring the devastating impacts of substance abuse.

Community-Driven Solutions

Parent UP KC empowers families to prevent underage drug use through open communication. Initiatives like KC Common Good unite leaders to address root causes of addiction and violence. The COMBAT tax funds prevention, treatment, and a rehabilitative approach by law enforcement.

Jackson County Statistics

  • Opioid deaths up 40%, 200 deaths in 2024
  • Fentanyl deaths doubled, 80 in 2024
  • Meth emergency visits up 50%, 2020-2024
  • Higher cocaine hospitalizations, 2020-2024
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Hope for Addiction Recovery in Kansas City

If you’re struggling with addiction in Kansas City, know that you’re not alone. In 2020, over 140 residents lost their lives to drug overdoses. But there is hope – Kansas City offers many effective treatment options to help you overcome substance abuse and reclaim your life. With compassionate support and evidence-based care, recovery is possible. Take the first step today.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Kansas City, MO

Kansas City sits on the border of Missouri and Kansas. It was founded in 1838 as a port on the Missouri River. With over 500,000 residents, it’s Missouri’s largest city. Kansas City, Missouri is a diverse, family-friendly metro area.

Locals enjoy the city’s many fountains, parks, and outdoor activities. Sports are popular, with the Chiefs and Royals teams. Kansas City for History Buffs highlights historical attractions for visitors.

Kansas City is known for its jazz heritage, art museums like the Nelson-Atkins, and performing arts venues. The Crossroads Arts District features galleries, studios, and creative businesses.

With its central location, family-friendly amenities, and focus on arts and culture, Kansas City provides an ideal environment for personal growth and healing during drug rehab treatment.

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Awareness Campaigns

Parent UP KC is a messaging campaign aimed at preventing underage substance use by encouraging parents to care, connect, communicate, and pay careful attention to their children. The campaign provides tools and resources to equip parents in Kansas City’s Northland communities to protect their kids from drugs and alcohol.

Community-based programs like KC Common Good unite the Kansas City region to address the root causes of violence, often linked to substance abuse. They convene leaders and stakeholders to facilitate long-term reductions in crime, increase access to education and jobs, and implement responsible justice reforms.

Legislative Measures

The COMmunity Backed Anti-Crime Tax (COMBAT) in Jackson County generates millions annually to support substance abuse prevention, treatment programs, law enforcement efforts, and the court system. This voter-approved tax emphasizes a public health approach over punitive measures.

The Kansas City Police Department collaborates with community organizations through initiatives like the Kansas City No Violence Alliance. Officers can divert non-violent drug offenders to treatment programs instead of jail, following a harm reduction strategy to address addiction’s root causes.

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Opioid Settlement Funds in Jackson County

Jackson County, Missouri is receiving $13 million from the national opioid settlement. The funds are managed by the county legislature, with the majority being allocated to local non-profit support services focused on treatment, prevention, and education related to opioid addiction.

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Opioid-related overdoses in Missouri have been increasing steadily for the past three decades. In 2018, more than 1,130 people in Missouri died from opioid abuse. Methamphetamines and marijuana abuse have surpassed opioid abuse in Missouri. Missouri is the number 1 methamphetamine manufacturer in the country with more than 27 meth labs per 100,000 people.

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    Statistic Citations:
  • KCUR 89.3. (2022, April 4). Missouri’s fentanyl crisis is worsening, but patients can’t get substance abuse treatment. https://www.kcur.org/health/2022-04-04/missouris-fentanyl-crisis-is-worsening-but-patients-cant-get-substance-abuse-treatment
  • Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. (2015). Jackson County, Missouri. https://www.healthdata.org/sites/default/files/files/county_profiles/US/2015/County_Report_Jackson_County_Missouri.pdf
    • Opioid Settlement Citations:
  • Jackson County. (2022). Jackson County to receive $13 million in opioid settlement. Retrieved from https://www.jacksongov.org/Our-County/About-Us/Media-Releases/Media-Releases/2022-Media-Releases/Jackson-County-to-receive-13-million-in-opioid-settlement
    • https://missouriindependent.com/2024/04/17/kc-area-politicians-pick-between-war-on-drugs-or-treatment-when-spending-opioid-settlement/
  • St. Joseph, MO Government. (2023). St. Joseph Buchanan County Opioid Settlement. Retrieved from https://www.stjosephmo.gov/1082/St-Joseph-Buchanan-County-Opioid-Settlem
  • Missouri Department of Mental Health. (2023). Annual Report on Opioid Settlement Funds. Retrieved from https://moopioidsettlements.dmh.mo.gov/PublicReports/AnnualReport
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