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Addiction and Treatment Providers in Milwaukee, WI

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Milwaukee, situated on Lake Michigan’s shores, offers a variety of outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a family-friendly vibe. The city’s iconic landmarks include the Milwaukee Art Museum and the Public Museum’s dinosaur exhibit. In 2020, Milwaukee County’s opioid death rate was 44.6 per 100,000 residents, and fentanyl was involved in 80% of drug overdose deaths in 2022.

Combating Addiction through Awareness and Support

Milwaukee’s community is actively working to raise awareness about substance misuse and provide inclusive education through coalitions like RISE Drug Free MKE. The Milwaukee Health Department conducts public awareness efforts, supports drug disposal programs, and sponsors drug recognition education. The City-County Heroin, Opioid, and Cocaine Task Force investigates long-term prevention approaches through data-driven public health strategies, bringing together various agencies and those with lived experiences.

Milwaukee County Statistics

  • Opioid death rate: 44.6 per 100,000 (2020)
  • Fentanyl in 80% of deaths (2022)
  • Overdose deaths up 67% (2019-2022)
  • Alcohol death rate 63.2 per 100,000 higher than average
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Milwaukee: Hope and Healing from Drug Addiction

Drug addiction impacts many in Milwaukee, but recovery is possible. With determination and support, you can reclaim your life. Milwaukee offers various treatment options, from outpatient counseling to residential programs. Seeking help demonstrates courage – you have the strength to get sober and build a brighter future.

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Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan’s shores, at the confluence of three rivers. It’s Wisconsin’s largest city with over 550,000 residents, many of German and Polish descent. Milwaukee was founded by French missionaries in the late 1700s and incorporated in 1846.

Milwaukeeans love the outdoors, with popular activities including biking along the lakefront, kayaking on the rivers, and exploring the city’s many parks and beer gardens. Visit Milwaukee has a great list of attractions.

The Milwaukee Art Museum with its iconic wings is a must-see, along with the Public Museum’s dinosaur exhibit. Festivals like Summerfest celebrate the city’s diversity.

With its affordable cost of living, outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and family-friendly vibe, Milwaukee could be an excellent place for drug rehab.

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Awareness Campaigns

RISE Drug Free MKE is a coalition that raises awareness about substance misuse and provides inclusive education to elevate the entire Milwaukee community. They organize events, trainings, and outreach activities to promote substance-free living and mental wellness.

The Milwaukee Health Department conducts public awareness efforts to prevent youth substance use, supports drug disposal programs, and sponsors drug recognition education through partnerships like the Wisconsin Strategic Prevention Framework.

Legislative Measures

The City-County Heroin, Opioid, and Cocaine Task Force investigates ways to ensure long-term prevention approaches through data-driven public health strategies. It brings together city, county, and state agencies along with those with lived experiences.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services administers federal grants for substance abuse prevention and treatment programs. It also oversees the State Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse which promotes effective policies.

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Opioid Settlement Funds in Milwaukee County

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has received over $101 million from national opioid litigation settlements with pharmaceutical companies. The funds are managed by the county and will be dispersed over two decades, with the majority going towards prevention, treatment, and harm reduction efforts to address the opioid crisis.[1]

Find Treatment in Wisconsin

Wisconsin has some of the highest rates in the United States for both adolescent and adult substance abuse. Since 2009, the state has been experiencing the same escalating rates of drug abuse and addiction as the rest of the country. The major concerns are the misuse of prescription painkillers and the escalating number of deaths due to alcohol-related liver disease.

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    Statistic Citations:
  • Rogers Behavioral Health. (n.d.). Drug and alcohol addiction treatment in Milwaukee. Rogers Behavioral Health.
  • Wisconsin Policy Forum. (2022). Road to recovery – Improving substance use disorder services in Milwaukee County. Wisconsin Policy Forum. Retrieved from https://wispolicyforum.org/research/road-to-recovery-improving-substance-use-disorder-services-in-milwaukee-county/
  • City of Milwaukee. (2022). Substance misuse. City of Milwaukee. Retrieved from https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/healthAuthors/MKE-Elevate/substancemisuse.pdf
    • Opioid Settlement Citations:
  • Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. (2023, April 21). Milwaukee County has won a historic $101 million from opioid companies. Retrieved from https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/local/milwaukee/2023/04/21/milwaukee-county-has-won-a-historic-101-million-from-opioid-companies/70127441007/
  • Milwaukee County Government. (n.d.). Opioid Settlement. Retrieved from https://county.milwaukee.gov/EN/Strategy-Budget-and-Performance/Opioid-Settlement
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