Drug and Alcohol Abuse Statistics in Bonita Springs, Florida
Local and federal agencies provide up-to-date reports on the number of people affected by substance use in Bonita Springs. These reports show that:1,3
While Lee County has a higher-than-average rate of drug-related overdose deaths, the rate has decreased by 8% from 2018 to 2020.
Alcohol-related overdoses rose 25% in that period.
There is a high number of people at risk of opioid addiction in the city, as 41.6 people per 100 were prescribed opiate medication in 2020.
Men in the county are at a much higher risk of overdose, with the rate of men dying being 202 per 100,000 residents, double that of women (101.5 per 100,000).
Visitor Information for Bonita Springs, Florida
Take a look at how to get to Bonita Springs and what there is to do in the city before planning your next trip:
- The nearest international airport is the RSW Southwest Florida International Airport is only 20 minutes away by car, and the LeeTran system can get you from the airport to town and more than 120 destinations along the way.
- Being a beachside community, Bonita Springs is well-loved for its bounty of natural attractions, such as the variety of fun activities to do on the beach, like waterski to Little Hickory Island Beach Park.
- There are 18 public parks in the city, featuring amenities like tennis courts, public pools, and dog parks for your furry friends to explore.
- If you want to learn about the local history, visit Downtown Bonita Springs, which has seven themed history walks, such as the Ghosts of the Past or Land of the Calusa tours.
- The Bonita Springs Public Library has great parking and clean restrooms, according to Google reviews, as well as a range of free activities for local adults and teens to enjoy during the year, such as the Winter Wonderland Holiday Favorites performances.
- Visitors have tons of options for places to stay, whether they want to rent a room in town at famed establishments such as the Hyatt Regency, Homewood Suites by Hilton, or La Quinta Inns and Suites.
Resources
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder Tool.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2022). Treatment Locator Map.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). U.S. County Opioid Dispensing Rates, 2020.
