Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Oshkosh, Wisconsin Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers

As one of the ten largest cities in Wisconsin, Oshkosh sees more drug and alcohol abuse than many rural areas in the state. Fortunately, the city also has access to numerous addiction treatment centers that provide comprehensive services.

Most rehabs offer an intensive outpatient program (IOP) for substance abuse, as well as education, aftercare, evaluations, and counseling for the individual and family.

Alcohol And Drug Abuse In Oshkosh And Winnebago County

According to a recent study, the Oshkosh-Neenah metropolitan area is the sixth drunkest city in the United States. These results were based on rates of binge drinking and heavy drinking (consuming alcohol more frequently than is considered “moderate”). Alcohol abuse is a problem throughout Wisconsin, and many residents suffer from alcohol addiction.

Drug abuse and trafficking have also caused problems in Winnebago County:

  • 155 grams of cocaine were found in an Oshkosh man’s home in Mary 2018.
  • A January 2018 drug bust in Oshkosh turned up 256 grams of methamphetamine, 6.7 grams of heroin, and several other drugs.
  • Winnebago County is part of a large lawsuit in Wisconsin against pharmaceutical companies for false claims about the safety of opioid drugs. The county has a higher-than-average rate of opioid overdose deaths.

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Drug And Alcohol Rehab Centers Near Oshkosh

Oshkosh residents have access to drug and alcohol rehab centers outside of their city as well. There are other large cities near Oshkosh that offer substance abuse treatment. The two facilities that are nearby are residential treatment centers, which benefit many people by immersing them into a supportive community during the recovery process.

Choosing The Right Treatment Program

Choosing the right treatment program is not as simple as enrolling in the one closest to home, or the one with the first open bed. There is no one cure for addiction; rather, treatment plans are molded to fit individual need. Each facility has something different to offer, and it is vital to treatment success that a person chooses the program that meets their specific needs and helps them make a lasting change.

Sometimes the right treatment program is far from home. In many cases, traveling for treatment is a good thing, because it gets someone away from distractions and negative influences that may be found at home. Once they have built a solid foundation through a recovery program, it becomes easier to resist substance use when they return to their familiar environment.

To learn more about alcohol and drug rehab centers outside of Oshkosh or Wisconsin, reach out to one of our specialists today.

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