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Addiction and Treatment Providers in San Antonio, TX

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San Antonio boasts a vibrant River Walk lined with restaurants and the famous San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo. However, the city faces alarming trends: fentanyl overdose deaths spiked from 96 in 2021 to 181 in 2022, and there was a 40% increase in overdose emergency calls from 2018 to 2020.

Fighting Back Against Addiction

Organizations like SACADA provide youth prevention programs, while Rise Recovery offers support for those affected by substance abuse. Law enforcement promotes treatment over incarceration, and the University Health System distributes naloxone to combat overdoses.

Bexar County Statistics

  • 2,500 Texans died from opioid overdose in 2021
  • Bexar County fentanyl deaths doubled in 2022
  • 40% increase in overdose calls (2018-2020)
  • Bexar County top three in drug deaths (2022)
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San Antonio: Hope and Help for Addiction

If you’re struggling with addiction in San Antonio, know that you’re not alone. In 2020, over 88,000 people in the city reported using illicit drugs. But there is hope – San Antonio has many compassionate treatment options to help you get sober and reclaim your life. Reaching out is the first brave step on the journey to lasting recovery.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio is located in south-central Texas, about 80 miles southwest of Austin. Founded in 1718, it’s one of the oldest cities in Texas with a rich Spanish colonial history. The city has a population of around 1.5 million, with 66% Hispanic and 23% White residents.

Locals enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and exploring the city’s famous River Walk, a network of walkways lined with restaurants and shops along the San Antonio River.

San Antonio offers a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, including the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, one of the largest events of its kind in the U.S.

With its rich cultural heritage, outdoor recreation opportunities, and lively entertainment options, San Antonio provides a supportive environment for those seeking drug rehab treatment.

View options, availability, treatment methods, and more, for drug rehab and alcohol treatment in San Antonio, Texas

Awareness Campaigns

San Antonio has several community-based organizations working to raise awareness about drug and alcohol addiction. The San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness (SACADA) provides youth prevention programs and resources to educate the community. They recently launched a campaign called “Prevention – The Upstream Solution” to highlight the importance of early intervention.

Another key organization is Rise Recovery, which offers support groups and counseling for individuals and families affected by substance abuse. Their “New Generations” program helps youth whose parents or siblings struggle with addiction, promoting prevention through education.

Legislative Measures

San Antonio has implemented various harm reduction strategies to combat the opioid epidemic. The University Health System provides free naloxone distribution and overdose prevention education through their STOP program. They also offer medication-assisted treatment and recovery support services.

Law enforcement agencies like the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office have community engagement initiatives focused on treatment over incarceration for low-level drug offenses. They collaborate with organizations like The Center for Health Care Services to connect individuals with counseling, job training, and other resources.

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Opioid Settlement Funds in Bexar County

Bexar County, Texas is set to receive a portion of the $1.17 billion in opioid settlement funds secured by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from pharmaceutical distributors. The funds will be allocated by the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council to address the opioid crisis. In Bexar County, the money will largely go towards opioid overdose treatment, prevention and education programs.

Find Treatment in Texas

Texas is one of the primary hubs for drug smuggling into the country. The border between Texas and Mexico is more than 1,000 miles long. More than 10 million residents use alcohol every year and more than 25% of those are minors. Alcohol and drug use has become so common in Texas that almost 15% of all deaths can be attributed to these substances.

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    Statistic Citations:
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  • Drug Enforcement Administration. (2024). 2024 National Drug Threat Assessment. https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/NDTA_2024.pdf
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  • UT Health San Antonio. (2024, April 3). UT Health San Antonio establishes an initiative to advance research and treatment on substance use. Texas Public Radio. https://www.tpr.org/bioscience-medicine/2024-04-03/ut-health-san-antonio-establishes-an-initiative-to-advance-research-and-treatment-on-substance-use
  • Opioid Settlement Citations:
  • Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. (n.d.). Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council. Retrieved from https://comptroller.texas.gov/programs/opioid-council/
  • Pipkin, W. (2023, March 1). Councilwoman Teri Castillo wants to use San Antonio’s opioid settlement money for harm reduction. Texas Public Radio. Retrieved from https://www.tpr.org/news/2023-03-01/councilwoman-teri-castillo-wants-to-use-san-antonios-opioid-settlement-money-for-harm-reduction
  • Pipkin, W. (2022, October 13). San Antonio explores how to spend expected windfall from opioid settlements. San Antonio Report. Retrieved from https://sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-opioid-settlement-funds-spending/