Counties identified with higher rates of alcohol or drug misuse are Cass, Clark, Floyd, Knox, Lake, Madison, Marion, Porter, Scott and Vanderburgh.

The study suggests the rate of Hoosiers dying from drugs, alcohol and suicide will continue to rise.

The Reuben Engagement Center is designed to have 20 beds come from the homeless population and 10 beds come from IMPD, says Alan Witchey, executive director of the Coaltion for Homelessness Intervention and Prevention.