Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Manitowoc is a beautiful city located at the mouth of the Manitowoc River, on the shore of Lake Michigan. The county seat of Manitowoc County, Manitowoc has a population of over 35,000 people and is home to West of the Lake Gardens, Manitowoc Lincoln Park Zoo, and the Rogers Street Fishing Village. Residents of Manitowoc struggling with addiction also have access to treatment programs both in the city and nearby.

Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers In Manitowoc, Wisconsin

There are a few alcohol and drug rehab centers in Manitowoc. The local substance abuse treatment facilities offer a variety of addiction treatment methods and different levels of care.

Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers Near Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Manitowoc is relatively close to Green Bay, Wisconsin, which is home to several quality alcohol and drug rehab centers. There are also smaller towns near Manitowoc that provide addiction treatment services.

Substance Abuse in Manitowoc and Manitowoc County

Manitowoc County had a higher rate of overdose deaths from prescription drugs between 2012 and 2015 than any other county in East Central Wisconsin. It also had the highest rate of drug overdose death from street drugs.

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Sadly, rising rates of prescription opioid abuse in Manitowoc County have led to a significant increase in the number of people now abusing heroin. Other substance abuse issues in Manitowoc and Manitowoc County include:

  • The League of Women Voters found a direct correlation between substance abuse and poverty in Manitowoc, especially among young people.
  • Many students begin substance abuse with binge drinking. Over 27 percent of Manitowoc County high school students reported binge drinking in the past year.
  • Manitowoc County Child Protective Services has been overrun with new cases in recent years involving drug abuse of one or both parents.

Traveling For The Best Program

When you live in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, you may need to travel to find an alcohol or drug rehab center that is right for you. While you may be nervous about traveling, this could be the best decision you make when it comes to your recovery from addiction.

Traveling for addiction treatment presents the opportunity for you to compare rehab programs and find the best one for you. It also allows you to live in a supportive environment away from distraction and substance use triggers.

To explore alcohol and drug rehab centers outside of Manitowoc or Wisconsin, contact us today.

Herold Times Reporter - https://www.htrnews.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/04/11/manitowoc-county-opioid-crisis-ziegelbauer-pain-medication/100324198/

Wisconsin Department of Health Services - https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/stats/aoda.htm

League of Women Voters of Manitowoc County - http://lwvmanitowoc.org/files/poverty_and_addiction_in_manitowoc_county_part_1_-_may_14.pdf

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