Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Thermal, California
With a population of just over 2,000 individuals, Thermal is considered a community and not an incorporated city. It is located southeast of the beautiful Palm Springs and about 10 miles north of the Salton Sea, in the Coachella Valley area of California.
Substance Abuse In Thermal And Riverside County
The state of California has suffered tremendously over the last several years with substance abuse issues among residents. A few statistics to consider regarding addiction in the Thermal area include:
- There were 981 drug overdose deaths in Riverside County in 2017.
- There were at least 150 visits to the ER relative to heroin use in Riverside County in 2016.
- The state of California had 2,012 opioid-related overdose deaths in 2016.
Traveling For The Best Program
It may seem more comfortable to seek addiction treatment close to home. However, it is often a better choice to break away from your usual environment and be open to traveling elsewhere.
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County Rankings and Roadmaps - http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/california/2017/measure/factors/138/data?sort=sc-0
National Institute on Drug Abuse - https://www.drugabuse.gov/drugs-abuse/opioids/opioid-summaries-by-state/california-opioid-summary
The Press-Enterprise - https://www.pe.com/2017/02/26/is-inland-area-bucking-statewide-trend-in-heroin-overdoses/
