Addiction and Treatment Statistics for Racine, Wisconsin

Racine, Wisconsin Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers

As the fifth largest city in Wisconsin, Racine has its share of substance abuse issues and drug trafficking. Fortunately, there are a few alcohol and drug rehab centers in Racine that provide various therapies to help individuals who suffer from addiction.

Alcohol And Drug Rehab Centers Near Racine

There are not many residential addiction treatment facilities in Racine, but there are several in the surrounding areas. Residential treatment is ideal for many people because it removes distractions and temptations of the home environment.

Alcohol and drug rehab centers near Racine provide a therapeutic community away from home, as well as a variety of services for comprehensive care.

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Drug And Alcohol Abuse In Racine And Racine County

Racine has relatively high rates of excessive drinking, and there have been several recent cases of illegal drug possession with intent to deliver. Overdose deaths are on the rise, especially when related to fentanyl. Racine County has one of the highest opioid overdose rates in the state of Wisconsin.

  • Between 2014 and 2017, deaths involving fentanyl rose from two to 22. The number of deaths related to combining prescription drugs with illegal drugs also went up during this time.
  • 30 percent of people in Racine and Racine County either binge drink or drink heavily. This is higher than the percentage of people in Wisconsin (25 percent) or the United States (17 percent) who drink excessively.
  • Several Racine residents were arrested in 2018 for possession of large amounts of heroin and cocaine, including a man with 136 grams of crack cocaine.
  • Also in 2018, two men were apprehended at a traffic stop and discovered to have over 1000 grams of methamphetamine.

There is an organization in Racine called Focus on Community that is run by volunteers and donations. One of its primary focuses is substance abuse prevention. It provides programs for elementary and high school students that educate children on safe medication, coping strategies, and life skills.

Finding The Best Treatment Program

The best treatment program is not always the closest. If you do not feel that any of the programs in Racine or nearby cities are the right fit for you, keep looking. Traveling outside of your hometown or home state may be worth it to find a program that will truly change your life.

To learn more about addiction treatment options in and around Wisconsin, reach out to one of our specialists today.

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