California Drug Abuse Stats & Infographic

Ever wondered how many people die in the state of California from a drug overdose?

Every day, approximately, eleven people (11) die every day from drug abuse in California, which is over 4,000 people a year. In fact, drug abuse is California's #1 premature killer, surpassing car accidents, suicides, homicides, and death by firearms. And over three million people in California abuse illegal and illicit drugs.

These are just a few of the substance abuse statistics found on this CA drug infographic, based on credible data sources. 

Key Points

• 40,000 emergency room check-ins were drug-related in California.
• 3 out of 10 fatal car accidents in California involve drug use.
• 1.3 billion dollars is how much money the medical marijuana market in California generates each year.
• 81% of arrests in Sacramento tested positive for illegal drug use.

Become a Recovery Statistic

But if you're currently using or abusing a drug, you don't have to become a statistic. Or maybe, you can actually become a good statistic--it is estimated that over 20 million Americans live in recovery. And you can too. 

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Don't let a dependence on drugs turn you into a bad statistic. 

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