Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Westminster, California

A city bordered by beaches, Westminster is one of the most picturesque locations you will find in Southern California. Reverend Lemuel P. Webber founded Westminster in 1870 and named it after the Westminster Assembly of 1643. Today, more than 91,500 people call Westminster, California home.

Substance Abuse In Westminster, Orange County, And California

California had 4,654 drug overdose deaths in 2016, which was the second highest number in the United States. Some statistics regarding substance abuse and addiction specific to the Westminster area include:

  • Drug and alcohol overdoses result in more than 5,500 hospitalizations and nearly 700 deaths among Orange County residents each year.
  • A report in 2012 showed that 34 percent of Orange County adults used one or more illicit drugs in their lifetime.

Traveling For The Best Program

Though there are many alcohol and drug rehab centers near Westminster, some people choose to travel away from home when enrolling in addiction treatment. Being open to traveling makes it more likely that you will find a rehab program that is ideal for your personal situation.

LA County Department of Public Health - http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/sapc/MDU/DE/OpioidBriefFactSheet.pdf

OC Health Care Agency - http://www.ochealthinfo.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?BlobID=64090

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - https://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/NSDUH-DetTabs-2016/NSDUH-DetTabs-2016.pdf

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