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    Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Treatment And Rehabs In Florida

    Florida, the Sunshine State, has a population of over 22 million people as of 2023. With a median age of 42.4 years, it's one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Florida's diverse population faces unique challenges with substance abuse, particularly opioid addiction and alcohol abuse, but also offers extensive treatment resources across the state. Know more about Florida

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    Florida Addiction Statistics

    Data sourced from CDC/SAMHSA

    Data Notes: "Total Affected" and "Treatment Admissions" are estimates based on SAMHSA NSDUH surveys. "Recovery Rate" is a derived metric. Overdose deaths are from CDC WONDER and state vital statistics.
    Total Affected
    677,600
    Overdose Deaths
    7,260
    Treatment Admissions
    116,160
    Recovery Rate
    37.1%

    People Affected Over Time in Florida

    20192020202120222023202420250250,000500,000750,0001,000,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths in Florida

    • Opioid Deaths
    • Overdose Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202502,5005,0007,50010,000

    Affected by Age Group (2020)

    Ages 12-17: 7%Ages 18-25: 23%Ages 26-34: 23%Ages 35+: 47%
    Ages 12-17: 48,400
    Ages 18-25: 154,880
    Ages 26-34: 154,880
    Ages 35+: 319,440

    Treatment Facilities (2020)

    875 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 25%Outpatient: 75%
    Inpatient: 221
    Outpatient: 659

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$7B$14B$21B$28B

    Substance Statistics (2020)

    Opioid Breakdown in Florida

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    193,600
    Heroin Use
    29,040
    Fentanyl Deaths
    4,007
    Opioid Disorder
    154,880

    Alcohol Statistics in Florida

    Past Month Use
    46.7%
    Binge Drinking
    22%
    Alcohol Use Disorder
    871,200
    Related Deaths
    4,840

    Stimulant Use in Florida

    Cocaine Use (Year)
    135,520
    Cocaine Deaths
    677
    Meth Use (Year)
    48,400
    Meth Deaths
    290

    Cannabis Statistics in Florida

    Past Month Use
    1,548,800
    Use Disorder
    232,320

    Treatment Access Gap (2020)

    Showing the gap between those who received treatment and those who needed but did not receive it

    Received Treatment
    193,600
    Needed, Not Received
    774,400

    Opioid Use Trends in Florida

    Historical trends of opioid misuse and disorder

    • Heroin
    • Opioid Disorder
    • Rx Opioids
    2019202020212022202320242025060,000120,000180,000240,000

    Stimulant Use Trends in Florida

    Historical trends of cocaine and methamphetamine use

    • Cocaine
    • Meth
    2019202020212022202320242025045,00090,000135,000180,000

    Annual Deaths by Substance Type in Florida

    Yearly deaths attributed to different substances

    • Alcohol
    • Cocaine
    • Fentanyl
    • Meth
    201920202021202220232024202504,0008,00012,00016,000

    Data Methodology & Sources

    Understanding how we collect, process, and present addiction statistics

    Official Government Data Sources

    All statistics are sourced from official U.S. government agencies

    SAMHSA NSDUH
    SAMHSA • Updated 2024
    National Survey on Drug Use and Health
    CDC WONDER
    CDC • Updated 2023
    Multiple Cause of Death Database
    NIDA
    NIH • Updated 2024
    Drug use trends and research
    TEDS
    SAMHSA • Updated 2022
    Treatment Episode Data Set

    Data Source: CDC WONDER Database

    FAQ

    Florida Addiction Questions