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The Reno metropolitan area has been significantly impacted by the ongoing opioid crisis. While specific data for Reno is limited, statewide statistics and trends provide insights into the current situation.
Nevada has experienced a concerning rise in opioid-related issues. As of 2022, nearly 23% of adults in the state had used illicit or nonmedical prescription drugs (excluding cannabis), ranking Nevada third highest in the country for this metric. This high prevalence likely extends to the Reno metro area.
Key Statistics on Opioid Use in Reno
- Nearly 23% of Nevada adults reported using illicit or nonmedical prescription drugs (excluding cannabis), making it the third highest rate in the country.
- Emergency crews in Reno report responding to 8 to 10 overdoses within a 12-hour shift.
- Approximately 1,700 inpatient hospitalizations per year in Southern Nevada were attributed to opioid-related issues.
- In 2013, opioid-related intoxications cost Southern Nevada’s health system about $9.3 million in emergency department service costs and $92.5 million in inpatient healthcare costs.
Opioid Overdose Statistics in Reno
- Opioid overdose deaths account for approximately 18.9 deaths per 100,000 people in Nevada. While this rate is lower than the national average of 24.7 deaths per 100,000, it represents a 15% increase since 2011.
- Nevada’s opioid-related overdose death rate is 18.9 per 100,000 people. This rate is lower than the national average of 24.7 per 100,000.
- Nevada has seen a 15% increase in opioid-related deaths since 2011.
Demographic Data & Insights
- Compared to non-Hispanic whites, the odds of accidental opioid poisoning were 22% higher for non-Hispanic Blacks and 61% higher for Hispanics.
- In metropolitan areas like Reno, unemployment and ethnic diversity are associated with higher rates of opioid use.
Common Opioids & Prescribing Trends
- In 2018, Nevada providers wrote 55.5 opioid prescriptions for every 100 persons, slightly above the national average of 51.4 prescriptions.
- Nevada’s most widely prescribed opioid is oxycodone, with the state ranking among the highest in the country for its prescription rate.
- Heroin remains a major concern for local law enforcement and health officials.
- Fentanyl is increasingly found in the illicit drug supply, often mixed with other substances without users’ knowledge.
State Funds & Resource Allocation
- The U.S. Attorney’s Office is working closely with various law enforcement partners to combat the opioid epidemic. These efforts include the following:
- Targeting drug trafficking organizations
- Investigating healthcare fraud related to opioid prescriptions
- Improving access to the Prescription Monitoring Program database for more effective investigations
- Community Impact NC works in partnership with communities to create evidence-based practices and education that prevent and minimize the harm of substance use.
- Safety Outreach System is a locally developed app that allows Reno residents to report and track potentially dangerous batches of drugs and clusters of overdoses. The Northern Nevada Harm Reduction Alliance manages this app and sends out push notifications to alert residents of potential dangers
Resources and Support Groups in Reno
- Northern Nevada HOPES
- Offers a team-based MAT program that combines medication with counseling and behavioral changes
- Features a whole-patient approach that aims to improve overall health and quality of life for those in recovery
- Address: 580 W 5th St, Reno, NV 89503
- Phone: 775-786-4673
- SAMHSA National Helpline
- Provides referrals to treatment programs and is always open and available
- Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Frequently Asked Questions
If you do not have insurance, the cost can vary based on the prescribed dose. Patients unable to afford buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) (regardless of insurance coverage) can apply for cost-assistance. The company that makes Suboxone offers this type of program to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses. To learn more, go to: inSupport program.
You can also get discounted buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) using pharmacy coupons or cash prizes. If you go to the GoodRx website (goodrx.com), you can enter in your zip code and find coupons and discounts at your pharmacy of choice. (On average, if you use GoodRx coupons/discounts, you can slash the typical price of generic Suboxone film from $395 to $118).
Before you are prescribed buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone), you will need to undergo an initial medical evaluation so that the doctor can ensure that it is an appropriate medication for you, though this does not require an in-person visit and can be done via telehealth (with video or telephone).
Once you have completed this assessment, the doctor will send a prescription to your preferred pharmacy. So, yes! You can find a licensed buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) provider online and they can get you started on it via telehealth services without any in-person appointments.
- Buprenorphine/naloxone (Subxone) which is available in outpatient clinics (at your primary care doctor’s office or a psychiatrist’s office)
- Naloxone (Vivitrol) which is available in outpatient clinics (at your primary care doctor’s office or a psychiatrist’s office)
- Methadone, which is available only through methadone clinics
If you are interested in Buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) offered entirely through telehealth services, visit bicyclehealth.com. To get help on finding other treatment options and levels of care (such as inpatient programs, intensive outpatient programs/IOPs, residential programs, and methadone clinics), call the SAMHSA helpline at:
1-800-662-HELP (4357).