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    Alcohol & Drug Addiction, Treatment And Rehabs In Texas

    Texas, the Lone Star State, is the second-largest state with a population of over 30 million. With major metropolitan areas like Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Austin, Texas offers extensive addiction treatment resources. The state faces challenges with methamphetamine and opioid addiction, particularly along the border regions. Know more about Texas

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    Texas 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
    924,000
    Overdose Deaths
    4,641
    Treatment Admissions
    158,400
    Recovery Rate
    34.8%

    People Affected Over Time in Texas

    20192020202120222023202420250300,000600,000900,0001,200,000

    Overdose & Opioid Deaths in Texas

    • Opioid Deaths
    • Overdose Deaths
    201920202021202220232024202501,5003,0004,5006,000

    Affected by Age Group (2020)

    Ages 12-17: 66,000
    Ages 18-25: 211,200
    Ages 26-34: 211,200
    Ages 35+: 435,600

    Treatment Facilities (2020)

    1,203 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 297
    Outpatient: 898

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

    2019202020212022202320242025$0B$8B$16B$24B$32B

    Substance Statistics (2020)

    Opioid Breakdown in Texas

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    264,000
    Heroin Use
    39,600
    Fentanyl Deaths
    5,464
    Opioid Disorder
    211,200

    Alcohol Statistics in Texas

    Past Month Use
    50.2%
    Binge Drinking
    13.6%
    Alcohol Use Disorder
    1,188,000
    Related Deaths
    6,600

    Stimulant Use in Texas

    Cocaine Use (Year)
    184,800
    Cocaine Deaths
    924
    Meth Use (Year)
    66,000
    Meth Deaths
    396

    Cannabis Statistics in Texas

    Past Month Use
    2,112,000
    Use Disorder
    316,800

    Treatment Access Gap (2020)

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

    Received Treatment
    264,000
    Needed, Not Received
    1,056,000

    Opioid Use Trends in Texas

    Historical trends of opioid misuse and disorder

    • Heroin
    • Opioid Disorder
    • Rx Opioids
    2019202020212022202320242025080,000160,000240,000320,000

    Stimulant Use Trends in Texas

    Historical trends of cocaine and methamphetamine use

    • Cocaine
    • Meth
    2019202020212022202320242025060,000120,000180,000240,000

    Annual Deaths by Substance Type in Texas

    Yearly deaths attributed to different substances

    • Alcohol
    • Cocaine
    • Fentanyl
    • Meth
    201920202021202220232024202505,50011,00016,50022,000

    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

    Texas Addiction Questions