Florida Substance Abuse Statistics

How Many People Have Received Treatment for Alcohol Abuse in Florida?
Number of Florida Primary Alcohol Treatment Admissions
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BY GENDER
Region | Male | Female | Total |
Northwest | 2,343 | 976 | 3,319 |
Northeast | 3,371 | 1,602 | 4,973 |
Central | 1,417 | 765 | 2,182 |
Suncoast | 4,445 | 2,375 | 6,830 |
Southeast | 2,117 | 1,413 | 3,530 |
Broward | 1,193 | 475 | 1,668 |
Southern | 1,335 | 492 | 1,827 |
16,221 | 8,098 | 24,329 |
Number of Florida Primary Alcohol Treatment Admissions
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BY GENDER
Region | 17 & Under | 18-25 | 26-34 | 35 & Up | Total |
Northwest | 53 | 388 | 751 | 2,127 | 3,415 |
Northeast | 38 | 341 | 1,179 | 3,415 | 4,973 |
Central | 17 | 133 | 465 | 1,567 | 2,182 |
Suncoast | 81 | 476 | 1,289 | 4,984 | 6,830 |
Southeast | 228 | 288 | 789 | 2,225 | 3,530 |
Broward | 9 | 109 | 305 | 1,254 | 1,668 |
Southern | 3 | 118 | 355 | 1,351 | 1,827 |
Source: Florida Department of Children and Families, July 2015 through June 2016
Drug Abuse Statistics in Florida
THE CHANGING FACE OF ECSTACY, MOLLY, FLAKKA, ET. AL. IN FLORIDA CRIME LAB REPORTS 2010-2016
Year | Dibutylone | Ethylone | Methylone | Alpha-PVP | Other Cathinones | MDMA |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2010 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 1,071 |
2011 | 0 | 1 | 123 | 1 | 248 | 674 |
2012 | 0 | 5 | 739 | 82 | 484 | 182 |
2013 | 0 | 4 | 2,813 | 46 | 241 | 115 |
2014 | 0 | 1,426 | 1,042 | 781 | 281 | 136 |
2015 | 0 | 1,827 | 29 | 2,012 | 7 | 158 |
2016 | 372 | 206 | 0 | 244 | 0 | 140 |
Source: US DEA – National Forensic Laboratory System Data Queries July 25, 2016
The opiate epidemic is a focus in Florida since there has been such a large rise in overdose deaths in recent years. As physicians, health organizations, and state officials continue to work toward safer prescribing and overdose prevention, it’s important that the general public learns about what is happening around their own communities. It’s important to note that as people are unable to continue prescriptions, sometimes they turn to heroin use.Number of Florida Primary Opioid Treatment Admissions
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BY GENDER
Region | Male | Female | Total |
Northwest | 473 | 552 | 1025 |
Northeast | 1,679 | 1,673 | 3,352 |
Central | 556 | 820 | 1,376 |
Suncoast | 2,444 | 2,459 | 4,903 |
Southeast | 726 | 737 | 1,463 |
Broward | 357 | 347 | 704 |
Southern | 101 | 115 | 216 |
6,336 | 6,703 | 13,039 |
Number of Florida Primary Opioid Treatment Admissions
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BY AGE
Region | 17 & Under | 18-25 | 26-34 | 35 & Up | Total |
Northwest | 4 | 160 | 480 | 381 | 1,025 |
Northeast | 11 | 640 | 1,751 | 950 | 3,352 |
Central | 4 | 234 | 686 | 452 | 1,376 |
Suncoast | 29 | 901 | 2,332 | 1,641 | 4,903 |
Southeast | 0 | 241 | 734 | 488 | 1,463 |
Broward | 0 | 79 | 375 | 250 | 704 |
Southern | 1 | 35 | 96 | 84 | 216 |
49 | 2,290 | 6,454 | 4,246 | 13,039 |
Source: Florida Department of Children and Families, July 2015 through June 2016
How Can Florida Rehabs Help?
Let’s be clear, there is no shortage of rehabs in Florida. However, all treatment is not equal. For example, in a 2013 report done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, only 20.7% of the 592 listed agencies/organizations were accredited by The Joint Commission, a gold seal standard for ethical practices and treatment.
At Lakeview Health in Jacksonville, Florida, we are Joint Commission accredited and licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families. We believe in being transparent about our programs and feel confident that when people are ready to change, we can help them toward the path of recovery.
People come to Lakeview Health, located in Northeast Florida, from many areas of the state. Individuals in the Jacksonville and greater Duval County are closest to treatment at Lakeview Health; however, individuals from all over Florida have also sought addiction treatment at Lakeview.
A Safe Environment for Healing at Lakeview Health
Addiction doesn’t discriminate. It affects people regardless of socioeconomic status, gender, race, creed, age, or religion. People become addicted in the course of their everyday life as they encounter stress and pain. These difficulties become the occasion for addiction, as people attempt to escape the negative situations through the use of drugs and alcohol.
Within the safe, relaxing surroundings of Lakeview Health, you learn how to deal with addiction in an environment that is conducive to healing. And as you discover how to address your problems apart from the stresses of everyday life, you will also learn how to identify and cope with the situations, relationships, and other triggers before you have to face them again.
Our Treatment Programs
Through our gender-specific treatment options, men and women are in separate programs, you can focus on yourself and your needs without the distraction of the opposite sex. You will find ways to remold the components of your daily life so that they no longer facilitate your usage. You arrive at Lakeview knowing how to live as a person who struggles with drugs and/or alcohol; you return home knowing how to live substance-free.
Many patients also find that the distance helps them feel they have made a commitment to recovery. When you come to Lakeview Health, you are committing full-time to addiction recovery. Living on-campus or at the Lakeview apartments keeps you involved and motivated to work the program.
For those who live outside of the Jacksonville area, when you’ve taken the larger step of traveling to another city or state, remaining in the program becomes easier than leaving. This can be positive for some people since one of the most common things you’ll hear is that in recovery you may need to re-think the people, places, and things you engaged with during active addiction.
We offer a number of therapies in our rehab programs, which include:
- Individual therapy
- Group therapy
- Family therapy
- Trauma therapy
Our goal is for those in our treatment programs to leave our center with the tools they need for lifelong recovery. Our full continuum of care ensures that our patients have support at every stage of their journey to healing.
Asking for Help with Substance Abuse
If you or your loved one struggles with drug or alcohol use, asking for help can put you on the right path to a better life. Struggling in silence is dangerous; you don’t have to go through this alone. We encourage you to talk to someone and ask for help if you are struggling. You can speak with your primary care physician, a trusted peer or friend, or someone at your church. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness; asking for help is a sign of strength.
If you have questions about treatment, call Lakeview Health. We have treated people struggling with addiction from all over Florida. Our admissions team is available 24/7/365. They can answer your questions, and many of them understand what you are going through because they are in recovery as well.
Call Lakeview Health at 866.704.7692 today to learn more about our Florida rehab programs.