The nationwide opioid epidemic is prevalent in Long Beach and surrounding areas in Southern California. Opioid addiction is not the only substance abuse issue in Long Beach, and the addiction statistics mean that many in this area might not be getting the treatment they need. Due to the stress of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, rates of addiction have been on the rise.

If you or a loved one are struggling with opioid addiction or abuse, it’s important to get help. Reach out to substance use disorder treatment programs to begin the journey to recovery from opioid addiction.

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Opioid Addiction in Los Angeles County

1. 1,573 overdose deaths related to any opioid
2. 3,316 emergency department visits related to opioid overdose
3. 898 opioid overdose-related hospitalizations
4. 2,957,817 total opioid prescriptions in Los Angeles County

Alcohol Addiction in Los Angeles County

1. In 2023, a total of 10.6% of people 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder.
2. Publicly funded substance use treatment centers saw that 20.0% of their patients had alcohol addiction as their primary substance use disorder (methamphetamine accounted for 30.4%, followed by heroin at 30.1%).
3. A total of 130,587 motor vehicle collisions involving alcohol resulted in 74,810 injuries and 2,363 fatalities from 2007 to 2017.

Marijuana Addiction in Los Angeles County

1. “From 2018-2020 about 35.6% of Los Angeles County (LAC) young adults (aged 18-25 years) had used marijuana in the past year.”
2. “From 2005 to 2017, [hospitalizations due to marijuna] increased by 388%.”
3. “[Emergency department] visits due to marijuana (records that listed marijuana poisoning, dependence, or abuse as the primary diagnosis) increased 1,092% from 2005 to 2017.”

Methamphetamine Addiction in Los Angeles County

1. “[M]eth poisoning as a cause of death and drug overdose as the underlying cause of death (meth-related) increased 707% from 43 in 2008 to 347 in 2017.”
2. “The percent of all underlying drug overdose deaths that listed meth poisoning as a cause of death increased from 6% in 2008 to 38% in 2017.”
3. “[N]umber of fatal traffic crashes in LAC involving a person testing positive for meth increased 222% from 32 in 2008 to 103 in 2016.”

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Substance Abuse in Long Beach, CA

1. A total of 187 overdoses occurred from July through November 2019; 40% were due to opioids, and 32% were from amphetamines.
2. From 2014-2018, 286 substance-related deaths occurred within the city of Long Beach.
3. From June 2018-November 2019, Narcan was administered during 335 of a total of 406 overdose incidents.

Long-Term Trends in Long Beach, CA

1. “The rates of hospitalizations due to both alcohol misuse and substance use are greater in Long Beach than the rates for Los Angeles County and the state of California.”
2. “Hospitalizations due to alcohol misuse are increasing over time (from 13.4 hospitalizations per 10,000 population 18 and older in 2010-2012).”
3. “The percentage of adults who smoke [including tobacco and marijuana] in Long Beach (15.1%) is higher than both the Los Angeles County value and California value (both 11.7%).”

Our compassion-first recovery program offers a wide array of effective treatments that are science-backed and administered by expert clinical staff. With 24/7 supervision, holistic and evidence-based therapies, and an excellent sober community, Gratitude Lodge is an excellent place to begin the journey to recovery from drug or alcohol addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Our treatment programs draw from these interventions:

• MAT (medication-assisted treatment)
• Psychotherapy
• Group therapy
• Individual counseling
• Family therapy
• Holistic therapies
• Aftercare

Call us today at 844-576-0144 or visit our admissions page to start your recovery journey today in our Long Beach drug rehab center.

Sources

1. https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/comorbidity/covid-19-substance-use