Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in Saratoga
Here are stats related to substance abuse and overdoses in Santa Clary County, which is where Saratoga is located:2
Santa Clary County saw 115 opioid overdose deaths during the first half of 2020.
During the first six months of 2020, Santa Clary County saw 68 fatal fentanyl overdoses.
Nearly half of the fentanyl overdose deaths in Santa Clary County were people between the ages of 16 to 29.
From 2019 to 2020, fentanyl overdose deaths in Santa Clary County increased by 127%.
Paying for Alcohol and Drug Rehab in Saratoga
No matter your financial situation, there are ways to access high-quality addiction treatment. Many drug rehabs in Saratoga and nearby offer free rehab options, including:
State-Funded Rehabs: Treatment programs that receive state and federal funding are often able to offer low-cost or free treatment to those in need.
Rehab Scholarships: You can apply for a rehab scholarship directly through a Saratoga drug rehab or through a third-party organization, such as 10,000 Beds.
Sliding Scale Fees: Some drug rehabs only charge what you can reasonably afford, based on your income.
Saratoga offers a few alcohol and drug rehab options, but if you’re looking to expand your search, you may want to compare rehabs in San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, and San Jose.
Resources
- California Department of Public Health. (2022). California Overdose Surveillance Dashboard: Santa Clara County Dashboard.
- Santa Clary County Office of Education. (n.d.). The Opioid Epidemic in Santa Clara County.