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Addiction and Treatment Providers in Bronx, NY

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The Bronx sings with a vibrant arts scene, from museums and mansions to gardens and theaters. Yet its song turns somber: in 2020, the Bronx led NYC in overdose deaths at 48 per 100,000 residents. Opioid overdoses have soared, with fentanyl driving 80% of NYC’s fatalities in 2021.

Fighting Addiction Through Awareness and Action

Campaigns like the Fentanyl Awareness Campaign teach vital overdose prevention strategies. Community programs provide counseling, case management, and treatment linkage. Legislative measures back harm reduction services like syringe exchanges and safe consumption spaces.

Bronx County Statistics

  • 2,500+ overdose deaths due to opioids (2021)
  • Fentanyl in 80% of NYC overdoses (2021)
  • Bronx overdose rate jumped from 8.7% to 38.7% (2010-2020)
  • Bronx highest overdose deaths rate per capita (2020)
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Hope Amidst Crisis: Bronx Opioid Addiction Recovery

The Bronx has been hit hard by the opioid crisis, with overdose deaths reaching historic levels in recent years. But there is hope – the borough has many compassionate treatment options available to help you break free from addiction and rebuild your life. If you’re ready to take the first step, know that you’re not alone on this journey to recovery.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Bronx, NY

The Bronx is the northernmost borough of NYC, located on the mainland. It was originally part of Westchester County before being annexed in the late 1800s. The Bronx is now the 4th most populous borough with over 1.4 million residents, mostly Hispanic and Black.

Common hobbies include hiking, cycling, and visiting museums like the Bronx Museum of the Arts. There are also many parks, gardens, and historical sites to explore on foot or by bike.

The Bronx has a vibrant arts and culture scene with venues like the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum, Bronx Academy of Arts & Dance, Wave Hill public gardens, and several theaters.

With its diverse community, outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and affordable cost of living, the Bronx offers an ideal environment for healing and personal growth during drug rehab.

Learn More: https://www.bronxboropres.nyc.gov/
Drug rehab and alcohol treatment services in and nearby Bronx, NY. Need help choosing a treatment program? Call our free hotline!

Awareness Campaigns

The Fentanyl Awareness Campaign by the NYC Health Department offers practical strategies to prevent fatal overdoses for New Yorkers who use drugs. It warns about the presence of fentanyl, a potent opioid found in many illegal drugs.

Community-based programs like BronxWorks Positive Living Harm Reduction teach ways to reduce harm from risky behaviors related to alcohol and substance use. They provide counseling, case management, and linkage to treatment for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Legislative Measures

The NYC Health Department promotes harm reduction strategies like syringe service programs and overdose prevention centers to combat drug addiction. These provide safe spaces, counseling, and resources for people who use drugs.

The NYPD Community Affairs Bureau sponsors programs like the Block Watcher Program and Community Partnership Program to engage residents in public safety efforts. Law enforcement collaborates with community organizations to address substance abuse and other issues.

Bronx Police Departments

Bronx Hospitals and Emergency Medical Services

Opioid Settlement Funds in Bronx County

Bronx County, New York is receiving funds from the $192.8 million New York received in 2022 from the national opioid settlement with pharmaceutical companies. The funds, managed by county governments with input from a state advisory board, are being used to support treatment, harm reduction, prevention and recovery programs to address the opioid epidemic.

Find Treatment in New York

More than 2 million New Yorkers are currently suffering from some type of substance abuse and many of those are minors. Alcohol abuse, in particular, is prevalent among those underage. As a result of the high prices and regulation of prescription drugs, many New Yorkers turn to heroin instead. This has led to a serious heroin epidemic in the state.

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    Statistic Citations:
  • New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. (2023). New York City releases 2021 overdose data showing overdose rates reach unprecedented levels. NYC.gov.
  • Office of the New York State Comptroller. (n.d.). Continuing crisis: Drug overdose deaths in New York. Retrieved from https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-york
  • Otterman, S. (2023, January 13). Fentanyl helps push overdose deaths to record level in New York City. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/13/nyregion/new-york-overdose-record.html
  • Rubinstein, D. (2023, February 14). Bronx had the third-highest drug overdose rate in the last decade. Bronx Times. Retrieved from https://www.bxtimes.com/bronx-third-highest-drug-overdose-rate/
    • Opioid Settlement Citations:
  • New York State Association of Counties. (n.d.). Counties Drive Opioid Funds to Mitigate Damages from Deadly Epidemic. Retrieved from https://www.nysac.org/news/posts/counties-drive-opioid-funds-to-mitigate-damages-from-deadly-epidemic/
  • Spectrum Local News. (2024, March 15). New York Opioid Settlement Board Chair Discusses Challenges. Retrieved from https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/central-ny/politics/2024/03/15/new-york-opioid-settlement-board-chair-discusses-challenges
  • Office of the New York State Comptroller. (n.d.). Continuing Crisis Drug Overdose Deaths New York. Retrieved from https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-york
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