Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Turlock, California

Published on December 17, 2018

Located in the central area of California just over an hour west of Yosemite National Park, Turlock had only 13,992 residents in 1970. This rapidly growing city now has a population of over 73,000 and is home to the California State University Stanislaus.

Substance Abuse In Turlock And Stanislaus County

Cities across the United States have experienced problems with substance abuse, and Turlock is one of those places. Some of the alcohol and drug use statistics in the Turlock area include:

• In 2017, there were at least 244 drug overdose deaths recorded in Stanislaus County.
• Alcohol and drug problems are listed as one of the top five community concerns in the county by the Stanislaus County Community Health Assessment.
• In 2016, there were 2,012 opioid-related overdose deaths in the state of California.

Traveling For The Best Program

Obtaining local substance abuse treatment is convenient, but it can be wise to travel for the best rehab program. Many people who leave home for addiction treatment find their choice to be rewarding, as it removes them from a negative environment and allows them to choose the right alcohol and drug rehab center for them.