Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Westlake Village, California

Situated in sunny Southern California, the city of Westlake Village has a population of just over 8,000 people. The area was originally settled by the Chumash Indians but now is known as a melting pot of people from all different backgrounds.

Westlake Village is located in Los Angeles County, on the border of Ventura County. It has a unique housing layout, with a subdivision built in the middle of Westlake Lake. The city is also home to the Dole Food Company headquarters.

Substance Abuse In Westlake Village, Los Angeles County, And Ventura County

California had the second highest number of drug overdose deaths in the United States in 2016, with 4,654 overdose fatalities. Like many parts of California, the Westlake Village area has been affected by drug and alcohol abuse.

  • In 2016, more than 26,000 individuals were admitted for substance abuse treatment in Los Angeles County.
  • Between 2012 and 2014, it was estimated that there were more than 200,000 individuals in Los Angeles County with a substance abuse problem.
  • In L. County, there were on average 400 deaths yearly from 2006-2012 that involved a positive test for prescription opioids.

Traveling For The Best Program

When a substance abuse problem first develops, it is easy to associate people, places, and things with your actions. Therefore, it is usually a good idea to get away from your home environment to enroll in an addiction recovery program.

LA County Department of Public Health - http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/DE/OpioidBriefFactSheet.pdf

National Drug Early Warning System - https://ndews.umd.edu/sites/ndews.umd.edu/files/los-angeles-scs-drug-use-patterns-and-trends-2017-final.pdf

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