Utah is a state located in the western United States. It is the 11th-least-densely populated, 30th most populous and 13th largest by area of the 50 United States. The state is bordered on the east by Colorado, in the northeast direction by Wyoming, on the south by Arizona and to the west by Nevada. The state is a center of transportation, education, information technology, and research, government services, and mining and a major tourist destination for outdoor recreation. Salt Lake City is the capital of the state and it is the largest city too.

Most commonly abused substance in Utah

• Marijuana
• Heroin
• Prescription drugs, like opiate painkillers
• Cocaine
• Methamphetamine

Substance abuse statistics

• Over the last decade, the death rates have been increased by 400 percent for opioid overdose.
• The state ranks 7th in position for the highest drug overdose rate in the country.
• In 2014, 1 in 3 adults of Utan hold a prescription for opioid painkillers. OxyContin was found in the major prescription, which is the most powerful and highly addictive opioids available now.
• The amount of deaths that were related to opioids has been increased by 400% on the state in the last 15 years, simultaneously with the rate of prescription rise.
• Only 15.1% of people who were addicted to illicit drugs receive treatment for their problem and the count is about 9,000 as per the report by SAMSHA between the years 2010 and 2014
• As per the report by SAMHSA, about 8,000 residents of the state who age over 12 were dependent or abusing alcohol receive the treatment for their addiction from 2010 to 2014. Major of the population who need help in recovery, was not able to get proper care for receiving treatment.
• Good Samaritan law which was created by the state in 2014 which allows the drug users to report the overdose of other fellows without getting involved themselves in any kind of trouble.
• Good Samaritan law which was created by the state in 2014 which allows the drug users to report the overdose of other fellows without getting involved themselves in any kind of trouble.
• Since the year 2000, the state has been observed with a 400% increase in drug overdose death rates due to prescription drug abuse and misuse.
• 60% of the residents in Utah are Mormons or members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. They have forbidden the use of substance abuse since it is a sin, but prescription drugs are not commonly included in that.
• If a person consumes marijuana even a small amount(less than one ounce), they are charged with a misdemeanor, six-month jail sentence and face a $1,000 fine according to the law in Utah.
• For the mental health disorder in the state, prescription drug abuse is the main cause. About 10% of the individuals in the state reported with the history of suicidal attempts or thoughts, behaviors in the past.
• 16% of Utah residents have past drug or alcohol abuse history. Many of these individuals have successfully recovered in the past and only to relapse with a new prescription.

Substance abuse treatment

• Nearly 11939 people receive treatment for their substance abuse disorder in Utah.

Find a way to your recovery

The state ranks in the top position for drug and alcohol abuse. In order to help the people of the state, the government opens many treatment centers and avails lots of facilities to help their people to have a sober life. We addictionaide listed the top of the treatment centers near your area for your convenience. You can give us a call for a free assessment to guide on choosing the best treatment centers for you

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