Addiction in the Midwest
– Brought to You By Arista Recovery
Facts About Addiction
Substance use is often treated as a moral issue rather than a public health issue, participants told us. When people think about addiction, it’s seen as someone’s choice and fault rather than a disease. Listening session participants said this makes it harder for people struggling with substance use to start and be successful in their recovery journey.
Barriers to Treatment
Substance use stigma is real & harmful to society.
Getting quality treatment is difficult.
Treatment providers vary in approaches.
Addiction by the Numbers
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Counties in Nebraska, Kansas & Iowa
- Population: 740,705
- Arrests Related to Drug Use: 978
- ER Admissions for Drug Use: 3,050
- Estimated Percentage of Population Using Drugs: 2.7%
- Overdose Deaths Related to Opioids: 9,853
- Percentage of Addicted Who Enter Treatment: 22.7%
How to Get Help
- Step One: Find a qualified addiction treatment provider in the Midwest, like Arista Recovery.
- Step Two: Speak to a treatment specialists about your personal options for treatment.
- Step Three: Enter treatment at an established, trusted treatment provider.
