Substance Abuse Statistics in Springfield, Oregon
The Centers for Disease Control keeps account of drug and alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. each year. This and other data shows:2,4
Contributing to the opioid epidemic in Springfield, 61 of every 100 residents are prescribed opiate medications.
The rate of overdoses in the county has risen by 63% between 2018 and 2020.
While there was actually a drop in alcohol-related overdose deaths in 2019, the rate rose above 2018’s levels in 2020, to 27.2 per 100,000 residents.
Men overdose on drugs in Springfield at twice the rate women do.
Getting to and Around Springfield, Oregon
Springfield is a rural city in the Eugene-Springfield Metro area, loved for its abundance of natural beauty and lower housing costs than the city. This historic city was named in 1848 after the natural springs in the area. The lumber industry has been the main livelihood in Springfield, though the medical sector has been growing:
- While Eugene Airport is only 14 miles away from Springfield, the Portland International Airport (PDX) is more likely to have convenient flights. To get to Springfield from PDX, you can take a nine-hour ride on the Red Line Max train to the Oregon Express Shuttle.
- If the name of the city sounds familiar, it’s because Springfield is the hometown of the animated Simpsons family. You can find The Official Simpsons Mural here, on the corner of Fourth and Main streets.
- For people that enjoy shopping, there are four malls in the city, including The Shoppe at Gateway, which has a food court and a movie theater.
- There are three major hospitals in the area, as well as seven smaller clinics and urgent health care centers.
- There are plenty of fun activities to do if you are in recovery or while you are visiting your loved one in drug or alcohol rehab in Springfield, such as swimming at the Lively Park Splash park or learning about the area at the Springfield History Museum.
Resources
- United States Census Bureau. (March 17, 2022). American Community Survey 5-Year Data (2009-2020).
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). CDC Wonder Tool.
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration. (2022). Treatment Locator Tool.
- Center for Disease Control. (2022). U.S. County Opioid Dispensing Rates, 2020.
