Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Known for its endless beaches and temperate climate, Fort Lauderdale is a popular vacation spot for relaxing and taking a break from daily life. This kind of environment provides the ideal setting for recovering from addiction and starting over. Fort Lauderdale offers a surprisingly long list of alcohol and drug rehab centers for residents struggling with addiction.

Substance Abuse In Fort Lauderdale & Broward County

Florida consistently has some of the highest rates of substance abuse in the country, and has been hit especially hard with the recent epidemic of prescription drug abuse. Consider some drug-related facts from Broward County:

  • According to a 2017 report conducted by United Way of Broward County, marijuana was the primary drug of use reported by 87 percent of adolescents entering addiction treatment programs in Broward County during 2016.
  • Non-pharmaceutical fentanyl is a major factor for the tremendous increase in opioid deaths in Broward County.
  • Benzodiazepine deaths increased in 2015 and 2016, following sharp declines from 2011 to 2013.

Traveling For Addiction Treatment

Broward County residents and their families may want to consider addiction treatment outside of Fort Lauderdale and potentially even out of state to ensure the most successful recovery.

To determine if traveling for treatment is appropriate, consider speaking with an addiction treatment specialist about any questions or concerns. A specialist will be able to answer crucial questions and offer helpful advice to guide individuals and their families through what might otherwise be a confusing and difficult process.

For more information, contact RehabCenter.net today.

United Way of Broward County - http://www.drugfreebroward.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/June-2017-Broward-Substance-Abuse-Trends-Report.pdf

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