Substance Abuse Statistics in Broomfield, CO
Data tracked between 2016 and 2021 regarding overdoses among Broomfield County residents show the following:2
- 657 visits to the emergency department for drug overdose
- 254 hospital admissions for drug overdose
The Healthy Kids Colorado Survey separated data by region. Broomfield is in region 16. Research revealed surprising data on teens between 15 and 18:3
- 32.9% binge drank in the previous month.
- 12.5% drank for the first time before the age of 13.
- 11% have tried cocaine, inhalants, glue, meth, and ecstasy.
- 11.9% have misused prescription pain medications at least once.
- 74.5% smoked marijuana that was given to them by an adult in the past month.
Among adults,4
- 1 in 5, or 19%, of adults, admit to binge drinking in the month before the survey.
Resources
- Denver, the Mile High City. 2022. Overdose Deaths Continue to Rise Exponentially Prevention is Crucial.
- Colorado Department of Health and Environment. 2021. Colorado Drug Overdose Dashboard.
- Colorado Department of Health and Environment. 2021. Healthy Kids Colorado Survey and Smart Source Information.
- City and County of Broomfield Health and Human Services. 2018. Health Profile.
- City and County of Broomfield. 2022. Transit Options.