The Impact of Opioids

Opioid Use Disorder in North Carolina

We chose to begin hosting the People's Opioid Summit in North Carolina because it's where we call home. We have seen first-hand the devastating impact that opioids have had on our communities and our state.

1,825 people overdose on opioids every year

More deaths than are caused by gun violence

More than 13,169 North Carolina residents have lost their lives

To unintentional opioid overdoses from1999 to 2017

17 times more opioid-related deaths

In 2017 than in 1999

Opioid Use Disorder in the United States

The Opioid Epidemic certainly isn't only impacting North Carolina. People from all walks of life from around the country are suffering from Opioid Use Disorder, or are close to someone who is.

85% of the 2010 US Prison population

Was incarcerated for drug-related offenses and charges

More than 100 People

Die every day from opioid overdose

US Life Expectancy has dropped

For the last 3 years, due in part to opioid-related deaths and medical issues

If you would like additional statistics about the Opioid Epidemic, especially in North Carolina, we invite you to visit morepowerfulnc.org.

In the event that restrictions are in place regarding Coronavirus /COVID-19, The People’s Opioid Summit will transition to a virtual event.