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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
    731,500
    Overdose Deaths
    8,762
    Treatment Admissions
    125,400
    Recovery Rate
    36.1%

    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 (2021)

    Ages 12-17: 52,250
    Ages 18-25: 167,200
    Ages 26-34: 167,200
    Ages 35+: 344,850

    Treatment Facilities (2021)

    874 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 220
    Outpatient: 658

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

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

    Substance Statistics (2021)

    Opioid Breakdown in Florida

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    209,000
    Heroin Use
    31,350
    Fentanyl Deaths
    4,890
    Opioid Disorder
    167,200

    Alcohol Statistics in Florida

    Past Month Use
    52.1%
    Binge Drinking
    14.1%
    Alcohol Use Disorder
    940,500
    Related Deaths
    5,225

    Stimulant Use in Florida

    Cocaine Use (Year)
    146,300
    Cocaine Deaths
    731
    Meth Use (Year)
    52,250
    Meth Deaths
    313

    Cannabis Statistics in Florida

    Past Month Use
    1,672,000
    Use Disorder
    250,800

    Treatment Access Gap (2021)

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

    Received Treatment
    209,000
    Needed, Not Received
    836,000

    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