Addiction and Treatment Statistics for San Juan Capistrano, California

Published on December 28, 2018

San Juan Capistrano is located in South Orange County. It has about 35,000 residents and is home to Spanish historical site of Mission San Juan Capistrano.

This southern California city is a designated bird sanctuary where cliff swallows gather each summer. San Juan Capistrano also has many beaches, such as the 1,000 Steps Beach, which is a popular workout spot with 220 steps to the water.

A 2017 report by the Orange County Health Care Agency shows that the overall rate of drug- and alcohol-related deaths in Orange County increased by 82 percent since the year 2000.

• Over half of the overdose deaths (51.8 percent) in Orange County in 2017 involved prescription drugs.
• 66.8 percent of the overdose deaths in Orange County in 2017 were related to opioids.
• In 2015, 114 people in San Juan Capistrano were hospitalized due to life-threatening use of drugs or alcohol.
• San Juan Capistrano’s rate of death due to drugs or alcohol was among the highest in Orange County at 31.2 per 100,000 residents, nearly three times the state level.

Traveling For The Best Program

Your needs may differ from what is offered by alcohol and drug rehab centers in San Juan Capistrano. You may find that traveling to other cities or states offers you more treatment options that are more appropriate for your situation.

Speak with a treatment specialist today to learn which drug and alcohol services will be the best fit for your recovery.