Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Mojave, California

Mojave, California is a census-designated place that is part of Kern County. It sits 50 miles east of Bakersfield in the southwestern area of the Mojave Desert. The small town of Mojave started as a construction camp for building the Southern Pacific Railroad. Today, Mojave is a strategic center for aviation and the military, and also home to at least one alcohol and drug rehab center.

Rehab Centers In Mojave, California

For residents struggling with substance abuse, there is an addiction treatment center in Mojave.

Rehab Centers Near Mojave, California

Mojave has only one addiction treatment center, so families may want to consider nearby communities like Santa Clarita, Lake Hughes, Lancaster, and Palmdale for more options.

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Substance Abuse In Mojave & Kern County

Mojave and Kern County has a high rate of drug abuse, which is one of the highest in California. Other must-know facts about Mojave and Kern County include:

  • Kern County reports 25 drug deaths per 100,000 people between 2014 and 2016. That was higher than the state average and showed an escalating trend.
  • Kern County also had high numbers for emergency room visits due to drug overdoses. They reported 171.8 per 100,000 people in 2017. The state of California only indicated 17.3 for that year.
  • In 2014, Kern had just over 140 ER visits per 100,000 people and 165 in 2016.

Traveling for the Best Program

The city of Mojave, California has one local drug and alcohol rehab center for those with a substance use disorder. However, families may want to explore other communities around Mojave, or even travel to facilities in other parts California. For more information about addiction treatment in California, contact RehabCenter.net.

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