Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Watsonville, California

Watsonville, California is home to more than 52,000 people and is mostly a farming community where apples, lettuce, and strawberries are grown. Located near Monterey Bay, Watsonville provides access to multiple beaches and recreational areas making this an ideal location to recover from drug or alcohol addiction. Residents seeking treatment have a variety of treatment facilities both in the city and nearby to get the help they need.

Substance Abuse In Watsonville And Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County and the city of Watsonville experience substance abuse issues just like other areas of California and the United States. A couple of Santa Cruz County drug abuse statistics include:

  • 22 percent of Santa Cruz County adults need mental health and substance abuse treatment.
  • Over 25 percent of Santa Cruz County high school students used marijuana in the last month.

Traveling For The Best Program

In some cases, traveling away from home to find the best alcohol and drug rehab center may be necessary. Even if there are local addiction treatment programs, they are unlikely to meet the needs of every individual in Watsonville.

County of Santa Cruz Health Services Agency - http://www.santacruzhealth.org/Portals/7/Pdfs/HSA%20Health%20Reports/2015/2015SCRZHealthReport21_22.pdf

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