Kansas Drug Abuse Statistics
increase in drug overdose deaths in 2021
Substance abuse is a serious concern in Kansas, like in every U.S. state. The abuse of all types of addictive substances has sharply increased since 2019, according to data published each year by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Among residents of Kansas, 2021 data show that over 10% of residents of the state reported using illicit drugs at some stage in the previous month.
Although more people than ever before are engaging with addiction treatment, there is still a significant gap between those who require evidence-based addiction treatment and those who get the help they need. A substance abuse hotline is one approach to closing this gap.
Kansas Drug Abuse Statistics
increase in drug overdose deaths in 2021
Substance Abuse Hotline for Kansas
Many people want help combating addiction but have no idea how to find the assistance and resources they need.
Call Addiction Hotline Kansas at any time of day or night and speak in confidence with a trained professional committed to connecting you with the help you need. Hotline staff can answer all your addiction-related queries. Staff can also provide you with appropriate referrals to support groups, rehab centers, and detox facilities near you.
Call 855-701-0479 today and begin your recovery from addiction in Kansas tomorrow.
Hotlines for
Addiction in: Kansas
Local government resources in Kansas can offer those seeking treatment resources and access to treatment providers.
Addiction Hotline
Our free and confidential hotline is run by recovery specialists who are now in recovery themselves. They understand what it’s like to need help, find the right treatment, and achieve long-term sobriety. You can call this line now at (855) 701-0479.
KanCare Support Line
Provided by the Kansas state government, the KanCare Helpline is a complimentary service accessible to all residents of the state. Although their focus is on Medicaid, you can dial 866-645-8216 and request to be linked with an expert in substance abuse. This specialist can offer a range of resources and assistance. Visit the website just here.
SACK (Substance Abuse Center of Kansas)
SACK, a non-profit organization, focuses on preventing, treating, and managing cases of substance abuse among residents of the state. Reach out to a specialist by calling 316-267-3825 from 8am to 5pm Monday through Saturday. For more information, explore the website.
Kansas Substance Abuse Statistics
According to data from CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Kansas reported the second largest increase in drug overdose deaths in 2021 in the United States. Deaths by drug overdose in Kansas increased to 680 from 476 the previous year. This represents a 43% increase. Only Alaska reported a larger percentage increase at 75%.
In 2020, 255 Kansas residents died of opioid overdoses, accounting for more than half of all drug overdoses in the state that year.
According to KFF data:
- 0.6% of Kansas residents reported opioid abuse or opioid dependence in the previous year.
- 1.9% of adolescents in Kansas reported having AUD (alcohol use disorder) in the previous year.
- 5.5% of Kansas adults reported having AUD in the same year.
- 2.8% of adolescents in Kansas reported having SUD (substance use disorder) involving illicit drugs in the previous year.
- 5.5% of Kansas adults reported having SUD involving illicit drugs in the same year.
Call Kansas Addiction Hotline any time at 855.701.0479.
