Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Angels Camp, California

Published on December 12, 2018

Angels Camp, or the City of Angels, is the only incorporated city in the small Calaveras County area of California. With just over 3,800 people, this attractive community is rich in history, with the entire city being named as a California Historical Landmark. Yet no matter how historic it is, Angels Camp is not immune to drug and alcohol addiction problems.

Rehab Centers In Angels Camp, California

In Angels Camp, people seeking addiction treatment benefit from the beautiful natural setting. There is currently one alcohol and drug rehab center available.

Rehab Centers Near Angels Camp, California

Angels Camp is not the only place to find treatment in the region. Additional treatment facilities nearby are located in Copperopolis and Modesto.

Substance Abuse In Angels Camp & Calaveras County

Because Calaveras County is so small, it does not have the large drug and alcohol problems found in larger metro areas. However, any problems with drug and alcohol addiction need to be addressed in a timely manner, and nearby treatment facilities help with that. Here are some numbers to consider:

• From 2012-2014, 26 people in Calaveras County died due to drug overdose. Though this number seems small, it was a rate of 19 people per 100,000 in the county.
• In 2015, four people in Calaveras County died due to opioid overdose. This was the seventh highest rate in the state based on population.
• The same year, 55,534 opioid prescriptions were written in the county, which was more than the total population.

Traveling For The Best Program

Though Angels Camp and Calaveras County offer nearby treatment options, they are not going to be the right treatment for everyone. Sometimes leaving the city and even the state can make treatment more effective because the individual can focus entirely on treatment. Also, traveling for addiction treatment helps the individual access specialized programming.

Reach out to RehabCenter.net and learn about the options both in Angels Camp and elsewhere that will make treatment as effective as possible.