Washington County VT Addiction Treatment Hotline

Washington County, Vermont substance abuse addiction resources, help lines and hotlines, call for free, confidential support

Substance abuse statistics in Washington County, VT

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), substance use rates in Washington County, VT are in line with national averages[1]. However, Vermont as a state has some of the highest rates of substance use in the country, including higher drinking rates and higher cannabis use[2]. A 2019 report by the UW Population Health Institute found that binge drinking in Washington County resulted in an estimated $14 million in costs related to healthcare, criminal justice, and lost productivity[3]. Excessive alcohol use can lead to increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver diseases, and cancer[4]. It is important to note that when the number of deaths is small, rankings by state may be unreliable due to instability in death rates[5].

The specific drugs and substances commonly used in Washington County, VT are not readily available. However, a 2021 NSDUH state data table provides estimates for 35 measures of substance use and mental health by age group[6]. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) uses multiple sources to monitor the prevalence and trends regarding drug use in the United States[7]. While specific data for Washington County may not be available, it is important to note that opioid use has been a significant issue in Vermont as a whole in recent years[2]. Adults aged 35-44 experienced the highest rates of drug overdose deaths in Vermont, while young people aged 15-24 experienced the greatest percentage increase in deaths[8].

Demographic breakdowns of drug and alcohol use in Washington County, VT are also not readily available. However, a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that 87.2% of deaths in Washington from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older[9]. This suggests that excessive alcohol use may be more prevalent among older adults in the county. Additionally, the U.S. Census Bureau provides population statistics for Washington County, including age and sex, race and Hispanic origin[10]. These statistics could potentially be used to further analyze demographic breakdowns of substance use in the county.

References

1. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.samhsa.gov
2. Alcohol & Drugs | Vermont Department of Health. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.healthvermont.gov/alcohol-drugs/alcohol-drugs
3. Alcohol and Other Drug Use Statistics. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/stats/aoda.htm
4. Data on Excessive Drinking. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.cdc.gov/alcohol/data-stats.htm
5. Drug Overdose Mortality by State. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.cdc.gov
6. State Data Tables and Reports From the 2021 NSDUH …. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.samhsa.gov/data/nsduh/state-reports-NSDUH-2021
7. Trends & Statistics | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trends-statistics
8. Opioid Misuse in Rural America. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.usda.gov/topics/opioids
9. Alcohol Abuse Statistics [2023]: National + State Data. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from drugabusestatistics.org/alcohol-abuse-statistics/
10. Washington County, Vermont. (n.d.) Retrieved December 16, 2023, from www.census.gov/quickfacts/washingtoncountyvermont

Washington County, VT Substance Abuse Treatment & Drug Addiction Hotlines and Resources

United Way Washington County VT

At the United Way in Washington County VT, Granite United Way is a nonprofit organization that makes strategic investments in our community that help others Learn, Earn and Be Healthy. Granite United Way has the expertise, trust, and scope to bring together stakeholders like local nonprofits, government, businesses, private foundations, and volunteers with the common goal of delivering total community impact. Granite United Way believes that every one of us has the power to be a change agent. We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for people to make a positive impact in our community. We work closely with volunteer leadership to invest donor dollars to help our community Learn, Earn and Be Healthy. By focusing on these investment initiatives, we are helping people in new and strategic ways.

Central Vermont New Directions Coalition

Central Vermont New Directions Coalition (CVNDC) was established in 1998 to serve the needs of youth and families in Washington County. The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in youth substance use in our community. With the help of community members and organizations we are able to successfully educate and inform the diverse populations within our community.

CVNDC works with Prevention Works!VT and with the other prevention coalitions throughout the state to share information throughout Washington County. CVNDC is funded through the Vermont Department of Health as a grantee of the Tobacco Community Prevention grant as well as the Regional Prevention Partnerships (RPP) Grant. In addition, CVNDC leads the Prevention Workgroup on the Rural Community Opioid Response Program grant with the Central Vermont Medical Center and the Central Vermont Prevention Coalition.

Central Vermont Prevention Coalition

The Central Vermont Prevention Coalition mission is to create a harmonized network of communities in Central Vermont where there is no wrong door, no wrong time to get help and support for substance use disorders, and to prevent the initiation of substance use. CVPC builds strong, healthy communities free from the harms of opioid and other substance misuse.

Washington County Mental Health Services

Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) in Vermont advocates the inclusion of all persons into our communities and actively encourages Self-Determination and Recovery. We serve all individuals and families coping with the challenges of developmental and intellectual disabilities, mental health, and substance use by providing trauma-informed services to support them as they achieve their highest potential and best possible quality of life.