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Initiatives

The opioid crisis' effects on our community is far-reaching.  JW Global Foundation is taking the initiative to address this disaster using Research & Education. We are currently spearheading an educational campaign and doing case studies on Managing PAIN without the use of any drugs (OTC or Prescription the areas of Non-Opioid solutions to PAIN.  We are seeking to expand the number of our partnerships, donors, and sponsors in order to expand our reach and make a greater impact, through our FREE workshops and other educational events.  Our primary focuses are on Seniors, Veterans, Construction Workers, and Amateur Athletes. 

  • The United States makes up 4.4% of the world's population, and consumes over 80% of the world's opioids.

 

  • National Institute on Drug Abuse reported that more than 2 million Americans abuse opioids.  CDC reports that 2022 sets a new record for drug overdoses with over 107,000 deaths.

 

  • Black Opioid Deaths Are Now Increasing 8x Faster Than Whites. In the St. Louis area, since 2015 Opioid deaths are up 400% in the Black community.

 

  • 27 percent of veterans diagnosed with PTSD also have a substance use disorder, according to the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

 

  • 35% of people over 50 years old who had ongoing pain said they'd misused their prescription opioids in the past month.

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