3 Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers in Emmaus, Pennsylvania

 

Substance Abuse In Emmaus & Lehigh County

The numbers surrounding substance abuse in Emmaus and Lehigh County are concerning. A closer look at these statistics show why effective treatment facilities in the area continue to be in high demand:

  • 134 people in Lehigh County died due to drug-related overdose in 2016.
  • This was among the top 10 counties based on number of deaths, with a rate of 38.3 deaths per 100,000 people.
  • Of those people, 63 fell victim to heroin overdose, which was the most common addiction overdose death; fentanyl was responsible for 61.

Traveling For The Best Treatment

Getting treatment requires finding the treatment facility that has a type of treatment best suited for an individual. Sometimes that may not be in Emmaus. Individuals who travel for treatment may find greater success as they remove themselves from the triggers of daily life that can make relapse more likely.

For help finding treatment facilities that meet the unique needs of an individual, reach out to RehabCenter.net.

2018 Pennsylvania Opioid Task Force - https://www.rd.usda.gov/files/PA_Opioids_Maps_Database_2018_Opt.pdf

Overdose Free PA - https://www.overdosefreepa.pitt.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DEA-Analysis-of-Overdose-Deaths-in-Pennsylvania-2016.pd_-1.pdf

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