Drug Rehab Centers in Johnson City, Tennessee
Substance Abuse In Johnson City & Washington County
Washington County has had problems with opioid fatalities and nonfatal drug-related overdose in recent years. Substance-use facts from the county include:
- Washington County had 63 drug overdose fatalities from 2012 to 2014. The county had a total of 91 drug overdose fatalities between 2014 and 2016.
- There were 39 deaths due to opioid overdose in Washington County from 2012 to 2015.
- There were 37 drug overdose deaths in Washington County in 2016.
- In 2017, Washington County had a total of 33 drug overdose deaths, including 24 due to opioids, seven from fentanyl, and one from heroin.
How To Find Addiction Treatment
Johnson City residents who have to go through a drug or alcohol rehab program should make sure they consider options in other areas. Only focusing on local options can become problematic.
Local programs may be overbooked, too specialized, or lack effective care for an individual’s unique needs. Families should not choose a rehab center until they’ve compared multiple options in Johnson City and other areas.
For help finding addiction treatment, talk to a treatment specialist. Receive guidance and support by contacting RehabCenter.net today.
Find a Rehab Center in Johnson City, Tennessee
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amFAR - https://opioid.amfar.org/TN
County Health Rankings - http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/app/tennessee/2018/measure/factors/138/data
Johnson City Press - https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/Health-Care/2018/08/20/Tennessee-records-most-overdose-deaths-in-2017-Washington-County-sees-slight-decrease
Tennessee Department of Health - https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/pdo/Washington_Brief15.pdf
