Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Sonora, California

Published on December 26, 2018

Sonora is a small city with a population of about 5,000 people, located in central California next to the Stanislaus National Forest.

The county seat of Tuolumne County, Sonora houses many buildings that were constructed during the California Gold Rush. These can be found in Columbia State Historic Park.

Substance Abuse In Sonora And Tuolumne County

Substance abuse is an issue throughout California, even in a small city like Sonora. Two significant problems in Tuolumne County are alcohol abuse and teen substance use. Some statistics associated with addiction in the Sonora area include:

• Tuolumne County rates among the highest in California in self-reported excessive alcohol abuse.
• Six percent of seventh-grade students and 33 percent of eleventh-grade students in Tuolumne County reported using drugs or alcohol at least once in the past month in 2017.
• Tuolumne County had 99 cases of non-fatal alcohol and drug overdose hospitalizations in 2014.

Traveling For The Best Program

Though it can be scary to leave your familiar environment when you enroll in substance abuse treatment, this decision may be one that benefits your recovery efforts. Traveling for addiction treatment means looking at more rehab programs and selecting the best one for your needs.