Deaths from drug and alcohol use are rising among America’s seniors. Drug overdose deaths more than tripled among people age 65 and older during the past two decades while deaths from alcohol abuse increased more than 18% from 2019 to 2020, according to data published Wednesday by the National Center for Health Statistics. More than 800,000 seniors suffered from drug addiction and 2.7 million suffered from alcohol addiction in 2020, In total, more than 5,000 seniors died of drug overdoses in 2020 and more than 11,600 succumbed to alcohol, according to the NCHS data. Though drug overdose death rates are lower for seniors than other age groups, they have increased substantially from 2.4 per 100,000 in 2000 to 8.8 per 100,000 in 2020. “We’ve got a public health problem coming at our door — these trends have been increasing for a long time now,” said Alexis Kuerbis, a professor at the Silberman School of Social Work and an expert on substance use among older adults. - - - Sign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/ LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople - - - Reasonable+: Become a Reasonable+ member to gain access to the entire uncensored catalog: https://reasonabletv.com/ - - - Ways to Follow! * Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/newsforreasonablepeople * iTunes - https://apple.co/2MkFziJ * Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Dh8EoL - - - #Reasonable #News ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7Xj2K988sk

PORTLAND, Ore. — From food carts to downtown restaurants, Portland business owners tell KATU revenue is low. That includes Mother's Bistro. Despite weekend brunch crowds, the owner said she's been struggling ever since reopening from the pandemic in the summer of 2021. "It has not just been an unusually slow December, it’s just been unusually slow. The business has not picked up since Covid. Downtown is still pretty quiet. We don’t get breakfast or lunch business during the week, we don’t get dinner business hardly at all," Lisa Schroeder said. Schroeder said she started doing Tik Tok videos to show people the types of food served at her restaurant. - - - Sign Up For Exclusive Episodes At: https://reasonabletv.com/ LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos every day. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople - - - Reasonable+: Become a Reasonable+ member to gain access to the entire uncensored catalog: https://reasonabletv.com/ - - - Ways to Follow! * Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople * Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/newsforreasonablepeople * iTunes - https://apple.co/2MkFziJ * Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Dh8EoL - - - #Reasonable #News ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6ayFsoMAEo

When the crime clock hit reset in Portland, a surprising sense of déjà vu struck on the very next day. Remember that touted 90-day reset designed to curb crime and homelessness? A three-month grand scheme that seemed to sweep problems under the rug and just as quickly, business owners watched them crawl back out. It's like an ineffectual, short-lived magic trick that no one is amazed by anymore. The harsh reality is, this quick-fix approach is as futile as trying to extinguish a forest fire with a water pistol. It's all fun and games until the party is over and the riff-raff is back in town. Emphasis patrols and the 'Safer Summer PDX' initiative temporarily held crime at bay, but it was like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. And why wouldn't it? You can't expect a vigilant approach to be the silver bullet when the real issue is the urban decay that's been fueled by policies, or lack thereof. And the irony? The same homeowners who now can't sell their homes due to camping in front of their houses are the ones who voted for the same politicians that allowed these issues to snowball. But it's easy to cast stones and even easier to forget that one's vote does count. It's simple, if the root causes of homelessness, crime, and urban decay aren't tackled head-on, these issues will not only return, they will thrive. And, let's be honest, who would be shocked? Portland needs to address this urban blight with more than just temporary solutions and shiny 'resets'. Unless the city gets its act together, it will continue to teeter on the brink of complete breakdown, leaving everyone to wonder, "What about us?" #PortlandChaos, #UrbanDecay, #TimeForChange ?️ Merch - https://Store.ReasonableTV.com/ ? Go PREMIUM with Reasonable+ for uncensored access to our entire content library: https://ReasonableTV.com/ ? JOIN our FREE Discord Community! Share stories, chat with fellow enthusiasts, and stay in the loop: https://discord.com/invite/uJGWFpgDcY ?? SMASH that LIKE button & SUBSCRIBE for daily videos that dive into the latest news! https://youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople ? Stay connected and never miss an update! ? Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople ? Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewsForReasonablePeople ? iTunes - https://apple.co/2MkFziJ ? Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Dh8EoL ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS7j4o8yorI

In a surprising turn, the first 90 days of Brandon Johnson's term as Chicago mayor have witnessed a noticeable uptick in criminal activities across various categories. This surge, as outlined by the Chicago Police Department, showcases a spike in incidents such as violent crimes, shootings, and armed robberies. Johnson, during a recent press conference, conceded to the rise in crime rates while emphasizing his commitment to ensuring public safety. He termed the issue as multifaceted and suggested that no single solution can combat this complex challenge. Given the gravity of the statistics, community leaders, law enforcement agencies, and policy makers are converging to devise comprehensive strategies aimed at enhanced community engagement, youth job opportunities, and improved access to educational and social services. The residents await a solid action plan that will help combat this menacing trend. #CrimeSurgeInChicago #BrandonJohnsonChallenge #SafetyFirstInChicago ?️ Merch - https://Store.ReasonableTV.com/ ? Go PREMIUM with Reasonable+ for uncensored access to our entire content library: https://ReasonableTV.com/ ? JOIN our FREE Discord Community! Share stories, chat with fellow enthusiasts, and stay in the loop: https://discord.com/invite/uJGWFpgDcY ?? SMASH that LIKE button & SUBSCRIBE for daily videos that dive into the latest news! https://youtube.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople ? Stay connected and never miss an update! ? Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/NewsForReasonablePeople ? Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/NewsForReasonablePeople ? iTunes - https://apple.co/2MkFziJ ? Spotify - https://spoti.fi/2Dh8EoL ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJWkl9FjB1k