Washington’s drug problem is much lower than average across the nation

OLYMPIA, Wash. — As the nation deals with the opioid crisis, a new study finds Washington is on the low end when it comes to drug problems.

WalletHub reports it rated all 50 states and D.C. on drug use, addiction, law enforcement, drug health issues and rehab.

D.C. was found to have the biggest problem putting them at number 1, while Washington State ranked at 42.

Washington is also among the top 5 states with the fewest drug arrests.

WalletHub also found that blue states have slightly bigger drug problems than red states.