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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
    1,071,000
    Overdose Deaths
    5,014
    Treatment Admissions
    183,600
    Recovery Rate
    42.3%

    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 (2024)

    Ages 12-17: 76,500
    Ages 18-25: 244,800
    Ages 26-34: 244,800
    Ages 35+: 504,900

    Treatment Facilities (2024)

    1,202 Total Centers

    Inpatient: 298
    Outpatient: 900

    Economic Impact (Billions USD)

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

    Substance Statistics (2024)

    Opioid Breakdown in Texas

    Rx Opioid Misuse
    306,000
    Heroin Use
    45,900
    Fentanyl Deaths
    9,639
    Opioid Disorder
    244,800

    Alcohol Statistics in Texas

    Past Month Use
    51.8%
    Binge Drinking
    15.1%
    Alcohol Use Disorder
    1,377,000
    Related Deaths
    7,650

    Stimulant Use in Texas

    Cocaine Use (Year)
    214,200
    Cocaine Deaths
    1,071
    Meth Use (Year)
    76,500
    Meth Deaths
    459

    Cannabis Statistics in Texas

    Past Month Use
    2,448,000
    Use Disorder
    367,200

    Treatment Access Gap (2024)

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

    Received Treatment
    306,000
    Needed, Not Received
    1,224,000

    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