Connecticut

Unfortunately though, despite all the good the state has to offer, Connecticut is not immune to the drug and alcohol addiction crisis facing the United States, including the opioid epidemic. In fact, opioid-related overdose deaths in the state continue to climb with a total of 917 in 2016. 

But there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. There are numerous rehabilitation options available, both within the state and throughout the country, to treat substance use disorders (SUD). Many of these facilities are intended to not only help patients reach a state of sobriety, but to help them stay there for a lifetime. From inpatient and outpatient care to aftercare programs, there are treatments to accommodate every level of addiction. 

Whether you’re the one struggling with addiction or you’re the loved one of someone who is, there are various resources available to assist you in choosing the best option. These include 24-hour toll-free hotlines that allow you to speak with a specialist who can provide guidance or just a listening ear. Take the reins back from addiction, and make the shift toward a life of sobriety.

Connecticut Opioid Crisis

The United States’ opioid epidemic has claimed thousands of lives across the country and in the state of Connecticut. The crisis began in the ’90s when doctors started to prescribe more opioids for pain management. As information came to light about the addictive nature of these medications, states like Connecticut began to restrict the number of opioid prescriptions that could be written. Opioid prescription rates in Connecticut went down from 69.1 per 100 residents in 2011 to 55.9 in 2016. However, the damage had already been done. Many people in the state who were addicted to opioid prescription medications moved on to more dangerous street drugs like heroin and fentanyl. As a consequence, opioid-related deaths have continued to rise. In 2011, 416 individuals in Connecticut overdosed on opioids. By 2016, that number more than doubled to 974 deaths.