A recent report revealed that the number of people dying from heroin overdoses is rising in the United States.

According to a recent report, issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of people who have died as a result of a heroin overdose has increased across the United States in recent years.

The researchers examined the number of deaths caused by a heroin overdose during the period from 2010 to 2012 in 28 states across the nation. They found that heroin deaths increased by around 50 percent during that time frame. In 2010, approximately 1,780 people died as a result of a heroin overdose in the United States. In 2012, the number of people killed by a heroin overdose jumped to 3,665 across the country.

The increase in deaths caused by a heroin overdose was seen across demographics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Higher fatality rates were noted among all age groups, races and genders.

In addition, the number of people who died because of a heroin overdose in North Carolina also increased during that period. In 2010, heroin took the lives of 38 people in North Carolina - by 2013, that number had soared to 183 in the state.

This staggering increase led legislators in North Carolina to pass Senate Bill 20 in 2013. The law provides limited immunity to individuals who help another obtain medical treatment when an overdose is taking place. In addition, it provides limited immunity to individuals experiencing an overdose who seek medical care.

The law also allows medical professionals to administer an "opiod antagonist," Naloxone, which is used to counteract a heroin overdose. Since the law was passed, some emergency medical crews and law enforcement officers have started to carry the drug, to ensure a timely first response to a heroin overdose. According to WUNC, the North Carolina Harm Reduction Coalition has already distributed over 4,000 doses of Naloxone since the law was passed.

Fight drug charges in North Carolina

Individuals found in possession of heroin in North Carolina can face serious penalties that can affect their lives for years in the future. Following a conviction for a drug crime in North Carolina, an individual may face fines and jail time.

If you are facing drug charges in North Carolina, you need to make certain you have a strong legal advocate working on your behalf to protect your interests. A skilled criminal defense attorney will work for you to establish a strong defense to fight the charges.

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