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Priority Area: Alcohol & Substance Abuse/Addiction

Why is this a priority area?  In collaboration with other community leaders, Parkview Huntington’s actions are to support the prevention and treatment of alcohol and substance abuse/addiction among residents of Huntington County.

Goal: The strategic goal of this initiative is to increase overall awareness of this major issue, decrease the number of adults who report thinking of or using alcohol and drugs, and increase the number of prevention and treatment based programs offered in our community.

Impact: The anticipated impact is improved physical, mental and financial well-being of our community.
 
 
A Parkview cardiac rehab nurse has been trained and has implemented a six- week smoking cessation course, Freedom from Smoking. Senior leadership has organized community conversations to increase awareness of the alcohol and substance abuse/addiction issue in Huntington County.

Death Rate due to Drug Poisoning

Compared to U.S. Counties, Huntington has a value of 34.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8. Compared to U.S. Counties, Huntington has a value of 34.7 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 25.2 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 35.8.

County: Huntington

(Compared to U.S. Counties)

Community Programs

Huntington House

Smoking cessation and educational materials.

Place of Grace

Provides a transitional environment for residents who have a history of addiction, abuse and poverty.

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