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Addiction and Treatment Providers in Missoula, MT

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Nestled in Montana’s western mountains, Missoula beckons with scenic trails, parks, and the Clark Fork River. Sadly, Missoula County saw 11 fatal opioid overdoses and 10 fentanyl-related deaths in 2022 – a staggering 83% increase in opioid deaths since 2019.

Community-Driven Hope

The Missoula Drug Safety Coalition spearheads educational campaigns to prevent prescription misuse and promote overdose awareness. Collaboration between law enforcement and organizations drives harm reduction strategies like naloxone distribution. Montana’s comprehensive task force plan aligns agencies to support treatment and sobriety.

Missoula County Statistics

  • 11 fatal opioid overdoses in 2022
  • 10 fentanyl deaths in 2022, none in 2019
  • Opioid deaths increased 83% from 2019-2022
  • 22 total drug overdoses in 2022
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Missoula: Compassion, Support, and Recovery Await

Missoula understands the challenges of addiction. With higher substance use rates than national averages, our community offers compassionate support. Treatment options provide evidence-based therapies and medication-assisted recovery. You have the strength to reclaim your life – local professionals can guide your journey to lasting sobriety.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Missoula, MT

Missoula is located in western Montana along the Clark Fork River. It’s known as the “hub of five valleys” surrounded by mountains. With a population around 75,000, it’s Montana’s second-largest city. City of Missoula was founded in 1860 as a trading post.

Outdoor recreation is huge here with hiking, fishing, and skiing being popular activities. The city has over 60 miles of trails and 3,000 acres of parks and open spaces. Missoula Parks and Recreation maintains many of these amenities.

Missoula has a lively arts and culture scene with galleries, museums, theaters, and the University of Montana bringing in performers and exhibits. The city also hosts several annual festivals celebrating music, film, and more.

With its scenic beauty, outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and relatively low cost of living, Missoula could be an excellent place for drug rehab treatment away from negative influences.

Need treatment nearby in Missoula, Montana? Choose a drug/alcohol rehab center from our list, or call our hotline now for free help.

Awareness Campaigns

The Missoula Drug Safety Coalition plays a key role in educating the community about prescription drug misuse, overdose prevention, and safe disposal methods. They utilize a multi-pronged approach to raise awareness through educational campaigns and events.

Additionally, the Look Closer Campaign by Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies aims to reduce stigma surrounding perinatal substance use disorders and encourage compassionate care for mothers struggling with addiction. This public messaging campaign features imagery tailored to local communities across Montana.

Legislative Measures

The Montana Substance Use Disorders Task Force Strategic Plan outlines targeted strategies to address substance use through partnerships, surveillance, prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement. This comprehensive plan involves collaboration between various state agencies and community organizations.

Law enforcement agencies like the Missoula Police Department work closely with the Drug Safety Coalition and other groups to implement harm reduction strategies. These include promoting safe disposal of needles and unused medications, as well as carrying and distributing naloxone to reverse opioid overdoses.

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Opioid Settlement Funds in Missoula County

Missoula County is receiving funds from the national opioid settlement with pharmaceutical companies like Johnson & Johnson. Montana expects around $80 million, with 70% going into an abatement trust fund managed by state and local governments for opioid remediation efforts.

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Montana has one of the highest rates of drug and alcohol abuse in the nation. More than 280,000 of its residents engage in drug or alcohol abuse every year. Marijuana, in particular, is heavily used among high school students. Despite these daunting trends, the state is grappling with the issue head-on.

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    Statistic Citations:
  • Western Montana Mental Health Center. (n.d.). Recovery Center. Western Montana Mental Health Center. https://www.wmmhc.org/recoverycenter
  • Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services. (2024, March 28). Missoula looks to curb overdose deaths with free, accessible medication. Montana Free Press. https://montanafreepress.org/2024/03/28/missoula-looks-to-curb-overdose-deaths-with-free-accessible-medication/
  • Opioid Settlement Citations:
  • KPAX. (n.d.). Missoula County enters into national opioid settlement, funding amount undetermined. Retrieved from https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/missoula-county-enters-into-national-opioid-settlement-funding-amount-undetermined
  • KPAX. (n.d.). First batch of funding from national opioid settlement heading to Missoula County. Retrieved from https://www.kpax.com/news/missoula-county/first-batch-of-funding-from-national-opioid-settlement-heading-to-missoula-county
  • MT DOJ. (n.d.). Attorney General Knudsen announces $80 million for Montana from opioid settlement with pharmaceutical companies. Retrieved from https://dojmt.gov/attorney-general-knudsen-announces-80-million-for-montana-from-opioid-settlement-with-pharmaceutical-companies/