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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
    770,000
    Overdose Deaths
    8,094
    Treatment Admissions
    132,000
    Recovery Rate
    39.9%

    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 (2023)

    Ages 12-17: 7%Ages 18-25: 23%Ages 26-34: 23%Ages 35+: 47%
    Ages 12-17: 55,000
    Ages 18-25: 176,000
    Ages 26-34: 176,000
    Ages 35+: 363,000

    Treatment Facilities (2023)

    883 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 25%Outpatient: 75%
    Inpatient: 219
    Outpatient: 660

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

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

    Substance Statistics (2023)

    Opioid Breakdown in Florida

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    220,000
    Heroin Use
    33,000
    Fentanyl Deaths
    6,336
    Opioid Disorder
    176,000

    Alcohol Statistics in Florida

    Past Month Use
    49.6%
    Binge Drinking
    21.7%
    Alcohol Use Disorder
    990,000
    Related Deaths
    5,500

    Stimulant Use in Florida

    Cocaine Use (Year)
    154,000
    Cocaine Deaths
    770
    Meth Use (Year)
    55,000
    Meth Deaths
    330

    Cannabis Statistics in Florida

    Past Month Use
    1,760,000
    Use Disorder
    264,000

    Treatment Access Gap (2023)

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

    Received Treatment
    220,000
    Needed, Not Received
    880,000

    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