This research paper provides an overview of the substance use disorder (SUD) treatment landscape in Pennsylvania, examining the scope of the addiction crisis, available treatment modalities, and existing barriers to care.
Pennsylvania continues to face a significant public health challenge regarding substance use. As of late 2024, approximately aged 12 and older (about 1 in 6) live with a diagnosable substance use disorder. While opioid-related fatalities saw a 31% decrease from 2023 to 2024, the state still recorded over 3,300 overdose deaths in 2024, a rate that remains above the national average. Fentanyl is involved in roughly 77% of all overdose fatalities in the Commonwealth. 2. The Treatment Infrastructure drug and alcohol rehab centers in pa
Highly structured daytime treatment (often 20+ hours per week) where patients return home or to a sober living house at night. This research paper provides an overview of the