Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky to adopt zoning and planning measures to control and develop urban growth and the 27th most populous city in the United States with a population of 7.71 lakhs. In 1778  this city was founded on the Ohio River and called in honor of the French King Louis XVI. In the United States, Louisville is the 27th most populated city and in Kentucky, Louisville is the largest city. Louisville was also the birthplace of Mary Millicent Miller, and she was the first woman to receive a steamboat master’s license in the United States. Louisville is famous for Kentucky Derby Museum, this city has many other interesting places to explore and experience, such as Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory,  Muhammad Ali Center, Historic Frankfort Avenue, and Louisville Zoo.

How do people become addicted to the substance in Louisville, KY?

Mayor Greg Fisher states, “People are living into the biggest drug epidemic in American history.” People who are living in Louisville face substance abuse problems like drug problems. Since this city’s economy is concentrated on businesses associated with shipping and landing. The city does not only focus on enhancing the lives of 17.4 percent of families living in poverty but also the city is battling a drug crisis as well. In 2016, 33.5% for every 100,000 individual’s have lost their life due to a drug overdose. Again In 2016, 989 drug overdose deaths were due to a substance like opioid abuse that was reported by The National Institute on Drug Abuse. This number is remarkably greater than 19.8% of the national rate and Kentucky is one of the six states that report the highest rates of overdose death due to drug addiction.  According to Metro Emergency Services, they have received 52 overdose-related emergency calls in just 32 hours. Fortunately, there are resources committed to guiding individuals through a journey to the recovery process.