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Drug Detox Rates in the United States

It is no secret that there is a serious drug addiction problem in the United States. Some parts of the U.S. have a greater prevalence than others, but overall New Mexico, Colorado…

Published January 7, 2020 · Reviewed by Sergey Litvinov, MD · ~763 words

It is no secret that there is a serious drug addiction problem in the United States. Some parts of the U.S. have a greater prevalence than others, but overall New Mexico, Colorado, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Arkansas, Indiana, West Virginia, Missouri, Michigan, and Florida are among the most afflicted states. Some of the most serious drug addictions these populations are also associated with difficult detox processes. Do you know the rates and statistics are related to drug detox in Florida? How about across the United States? If you or a loved one has misused drugs or is considering using drugs, do your research first on what you may be getting involved in.

Of all treatment facilities in the U.S., 10% provide outpatient detox, 8% provide residential detox, and 5% provide hospital inpatient detoxification. In total, 2,981 out of a total of 14,809 treatment facilities offer some type of drug and alcohol detoxification service. Below is a breakdown of what percent of drug detox centers treat particular types of substances for detox. This only covers opioid detox, alcohol detox, benzo detox, meth detox, and cocaine detox. The remaining drugs are grouped into a general category or “other substances.”

Opioids – 94 percent
Alcohol – 70 percent
Benzodiazepines – 65 percent
Methamphetamines – 57 percent
Cocaine – 57 percent
Other substances – 10 percent

Medical Detox Stats

Particularly for the drugs listed above, the use of medication can be very helpful in managing withdrawal symptoms, as well as reducing the urge to use/relapse as detox progresses. Although many detox centers offer some alternative treatment options, 88 percent of facilities that offer detox routinely used medications.

Relapse Statistics & Detox

Of those who enter detox treatment, nationally only 33% of people with addiction complete treatment. Additionally, only about 17% of these individuals remain sober after five years. These statistics are improved when detox is followed by a residential or outpatient treatment program.

Detox Center Licensing

Finding a licensed detox center is a high priority as the detox process can be dangerous when it comes to many of the drugs misused by American residents. Below is an overview of how many facilities that offer detoxification treatment have particular types of licensing, accreditation, or certifications.

Outpatient Detoxification

State substance use agency – 1,158
State mental health department – 553
State Department of Health – 771
Hospital licensing authority – 135
Joint Commission – 439
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) – 694
NCQA (Council on Accreditation) – 57
COA (Council on Accreditation) – 93
HFAP (Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program) – 17

Residential Detoxification

State substance use agency – 937
State mental health department – 366
State Department of Health – 637
Hospital licensing authority – 62
Joint Commission – 434
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) – 448
NCQA (Council on Accreditation) – 14
COA (Council on Accreditation) – 16
HFAP (Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program) – 9

Hospital Inpatient Detoxification

State substance use agency – 410
State mental health department – 294
State Department of Health – 476
Hospital licensing authority – 338
Joint Commission – 532
CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) – 135
NCQA (Council on Accreditation) – 42
COA (Council on Accreditation) – 26
HFAP (Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program) – 15

Opioid Treatment Programs & Detox

Detox from opioids, regardless of whether they are synthetic, pharmaceutical, illegally-made, etc., is unpleasant and very common in South Florida. As listed above, 94% of treatment facilities that offer detox support opioid detox. Common opioids misused among people with addiction include heroin, morphine, codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone, methadone, tramadol, and fentanyl. Of the centers that offer opioid treatment programs, 661 outpatient, 84 residential, and 116 inpatient centers also offer detox at their facility.

Drug Detox Centers in Florida

There are 726 treatment facilities located in Florida, and 78 offer outpatient detox, 79 offer residential detox and 56 offer inpatient detox. Pines Recovery Life Detox is one of the few facilities that offer residential detox. Located in Pembroke Pines, FL, we are open to individuals from across the United States who are looking for detox treatment. We also work with multiple outpatient and residential treatment facilities for continuing care following detox. Call today to speak with our admissions team and learn more about our detox program.

Source

National Survey of Substance Use Treatment Services (N-SSATS) – 2018. (2019, September). Retrieved January 7, 2020, from httpss://www.samhsa.gov/data/sites/default/files/cbhsq-reports/NSSATS-2018.pdf

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