3 Drug Rehab Centers in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Substance Abuse In Stroudsburg & Monroe County

Small towns are some of the hardest hit regions of the opioid crisis in America, and Stroudsburg is unfortunately no exception. Individuals coping with substance abuse should know they are far from alone in this struggle. Consider some statistics:

  • Opioid overdose deaths increased by more than 200 percent from 2015 to 2017, according to data from the Monroe County Office of the Medical Examiner.
  • In 2017 alone, 220 people died from an overdose in Monroe County.
  • From January to May of 2018, 462 people overdosed on opioids in Monroe County, 68 of whom died as a result.
  • In May 2018 alone, 104 people overdosed and 16 died.

Many believe these statistics are actually an understatement, since the data does not account for deaths where substances were present, but the cause of death was attributed to traumatic injury, such as a fatal car crash from driving under the influence of drugs. The figures also do not include overdoses on prescription drugs.

Traveling For The Best Program

The alarming statistics from Monroe County demonstrate that the crisis here is quite literally a life-and-death situation. Fortunately, this extreme need has led to an increased availability of programs in the Stroudsburg area. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean every person struggling with substance abuse will find the perfect match. Although out-of-state options are far less convenient, traveling is a small sacrifice to pay when it comes to obtaining the best care.

Democrat and Chronicle - https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/07/03/heroin-fentanyl-opioid-overdose-deaths-monroe-medical-examiner/754283002/

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