Drug & Alcohol Addiction Statistics in Greater Coachella Valley
In California, based on data from 2018 to 2019, approximately 2.9 million individuals were affected by substance use disorder (SUD), constituting 8.8% of the population, according to data from the 2022 Substance Use in California report from the California Health Care Foundation.
Alcohol was the most prevalent substance abused, with approximately 2.1 million people, or 6.3% of the population, affected. Illicit drug use affected around 1.2 million individuals, or 3.6% of the population, while the misuse of pain medication was reported by 192,000 people, representing 0.6% of the population.
A 2018 Desert Sun survey of 200 people in the Coachella Valley revealed that 55% had abused drugs and alcohol; 44% reported they experienced mental health challenges. Though 86% of the respondents said they had health insurance, 53% said they required access to a greater variety of care, including substance abuse recovery services.
The 2022 Substance Use in California report from the California Health Care Foundation reveals concerning statistics, with approximately 2.9 million individuals, representing 8.8% of the population, grappling with SUD. The data presented underscores the pervasive impact of SUDs in California, affecting millions of individuals across the Golden State. As California continues to address the challenges posed by SUD, it is imperative to prioritize resources and interventions that support individuals and communities in their journey toward recovery and well-being.