Washington is situated in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States with 71,299 square miles with 75.4 lakhs population. In terms of surface area, Washington is the 18th largest state in the United States. For the state’s abundant evergreen forests, it was nicknamed “The Evergreen State” by pioneer Seattle realtor, C.T. Conover, and historian. In February 1893 this name was chosen by the Legislature.

Washington State is home to many beautiful places to visit like Olympic National Park, Mount Rainier National Park, Mount St. Helens, Seattle, Spokane, San Juan Islands, Snoqualmie Falls, and North Cascades National Park.

Drug and alcohol addiction in Washington?

In spite of providing, beautiful sites, However, residents in Washington is also grappling with drug and alcohol addiction. Unfortunately, heroin has become an accessible drug in Washington, In the Seattle area, up to 58% of people have lost their lives due to heroin addiction in 2013 and 2014. Heroin treatment admissions have increased during each of the preceding 3 years. The second-most-common addiction in this state is a combination of Alcohol with other hazardous drugs like marijuana. In 2013 to 2015 admission for amphetamine is also increased each year.

These substances are commonly abused in Washington:

• Opioids
• Heroin
• Alcohol
• Cocaine
• Marijuana
• Hallucinogens
• Methamphetamine
• Synthetic cannabinoids
• Tranquilizers