Florida Substance Abuse Statistics

July 16, 2019 | Lakeview Health |

The current state of Florida public wellness is teetering on the opioid crisis, as is much of the country. Within the state of Florida the use, misuse, and abuse of drugs and alcohol are rising. Current trends show that alcohol, marijuana, opiates, Xanax, valium, heroin, crack, cocaine, and crystal meth are most prevalent throughout Florida. At Lakeview Health, we offer rehab programs for those in Florida who are struggling with substance abuse. Through detox, residential treatment, and outpatient programs, we provide comprehensive care for those who are ready to change their lives. Our treatment programs are available to those who live in all of the following cities and beyond:

Source: Florida Department of Children and Families, July 2015 through June 2016

Drug Abuse Statistics in Florida

According to statistics, drug use in Florida, specifically of synthetic drugs and opioids, has continued to increase over the past few years. This is not just an issue in Florida. The opioid epidemic has impacted the entire United States and much of the globe. The term “novel psychoactive substances” has been adopted to refer to by classes of drugs. The drug ingredients continue to change as you can see below in the crime lab report from the US DEA – National Forensic Laboratory System Data Queried July 25, 2016. These modified, or “designer” drugs are ever-evolving. Some are becoming even more harmful than the more pure forms since they may be mixed with very dangerous chemicals.

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.

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.

Don’t put off living a better life.
Call Lakeview Health at 866.704.7692 today to learn more about our Florida rehab programs.

*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

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

*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

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

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Florida Substance Abuse Statistics