Alcohol and Drug Use Statistics in West Allis, WI
Abuse of drugs and alcohol in West Allis and Milwaukee County leads to health issues, including overdose and death. Some statistics about alcohol and drug use in Milwaukee County include:1,2,3,4,5
In 2021, 558 people died of overdoses in Milwaukee County.
There were 522 overdose deaths due to opioid use in Milwaukee County in 2021.
There were 699 deaths attributable to alcohol use in Milwaukee County in 2021.
In 2021, there were 5,247 in Milwaukee County.
In 2021, in Milwaukee County, 729 people visited the emergency room for opioid-related reasons.
In 2020, 423 people received county services for opioid addiction in Milwaukee County.
Traveling to and Within West Allis, WI
Here are some helpful travel tips if you are traveling to West Allis, WI, for drug or alcohol rehab or if you are visiting a loved one attending a treatment center in the area:
- The closest airport to West Allis is General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee.
- You can drive to West Allis, WI, via Interstates 94 and 41.
- The Milwaukee County Transit System operates public buses in West Allis. You can also access ride-share and bike-share services for getting around the area.
- There are a handful of hotels in West Allis, though there are more options in Milwaukee proper. You can choose between affordable national chain brands as well as luxury hotels or hotels attached to casinos in downtown Milwaukee. You can also find rental accommodations using apps like Air BnB.
- When looking to go out to eat, you can choose among multiple dining options in West Allis. There are local eateries as well as national chains and fast-food restaurants.
- Visitors to West Allis may enjoy going to the Milwaukee County Zoo, the Milwaukee Mile Speedway, and the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Resources
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services. (No date). Dose of Reality: Opioid Hospital Visit Dashboard.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services. (No date). Substance use: drug overdose deaths dashboard.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services. (No date). Alcohol: attributable deaths by county dashboard.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services. (No date). Dose of Reality: Opioid Deaths by County Dashboard.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services. (No date). Dose of Reality: Opioid Treatment Data by County Dashboard.
