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brainstorming problems that exist in north carolina (opioid crisis (http…
brainstorming problems that exist in north carolina
economic disparity
http://www.ncjustice.org/?q=budget-and-tax/prosperity-watch-issue-18-no-2-income-inequality-grows-north-carolina-likely-slowing
problems
top quintile holds over half of north carolina income
140000+ average gap between lowest level of income and highest level
historically high levels of income inequality
solutions
invest in better opportunities for low income families
provide services for people that are in need until larger systems can be put in place
make changes to tax codes
dirty water
https://theintercept.com/2017/06/17/new-teflon-toxin-found-in-north-carolina-drinking-water/
problems
a toxic industrial material is in nc drinking water
the toxin is used to make teflon, for sealing pipe threads
drinking water for 250,000 people contaminated
solutions
(unverified) studies say the toxin has low risk to human health
experts are speaking up about the issue
companies that cause these toxins have to sign agreements to deal with their waste
opioid crisis
http://www.chathamnc.org/Home/Components/News/News/8784/
problems
spread of diseases such as hep C because of dirty needles
affects all incomes, races, genders, etc.
heroin is 60% cheaper so addicts switch to that
prescriptions of opioids for pain keep increasing
solutions
overdose reversal drug becoming more available
working with schools, hospitals, police to encourage seeking help for addicts
people are meeting to discuss solutions and plans for the issue