2 Drug Rehab Centers Near Temple Hills, Maryland

Published on February 18, 2019

The small community of Temple Hills is affected by substance abuse just as larger cities are. Less than 30 minutes from Washington, D.C., Temple Hills residents may find addiction treatment in the nation’s capital as well as in neighboring areas.

Traveling For Addiction Treatment

Traveling for addiction treatment increases the number of available treatment options, helping someone find the most effective care for their situation.

A few things a person should consider are whether an inpatient or outpatient rehab program, alternative or traditional treatment styles, and long-term or short-term treatment will be best for them. Exploring programs in other cities and states can lead them to the perfect fit.

Substance Abuse In Temple Hills And Prince George’s County

Substance abuse continues to have a devastating impact throughout Maryland. In the first three months of 2016, 401 Maryland residents died of a drug overdose. In 2017, this number rose to 550 deaths in the same time frame.

This problem has also affected Temple Hills or the rest of Prince George’s County.

• During the first quarter of 2016, there were 20 alcohol- and drug-related deaths in Prince George’s County. The following year, that number more than doubled to 42 deaths.
• From 2011 to 2014, the rate of emergency room visits for substance abuse in Prince George’s County rose from 624.8 per 100,000 to 855.6 per 100,000.