Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Altoona, Wisconsin

Substance Abuse in Altoona And Eau Claire County

Like many other areas in the United States, Eau Claire County has seen an increase in the effects of substance use disorders among its residents. To combat this crisis, Eau Claire County maintains five prescription drug drop-off locations that are open on a year-round basis.

Here are some statistics regarding prescription drug abuse among teens in Eau Claire County:

  • Two hundred high school students report misusing prescription drugs at some point in the past month. The average age of their first misuse was 13.
  • Thirty-five kids in Eau Claire County first misused prescription drugs when they were 10 years old or younger.
  • Nearly one-quarter of the teens surveyed reported that prescription drugs were easy to obtain.
  • The most common methods used by teens to get prescription drugs in Eau Claire County were from their own home, a relative’s home, or a friend’s home.

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