Drug Addiction Statistics for Lancaster County A Devastating Disorder Claiming the Lives of Our
Substance use disorders are caused by the brain’s reward system
reacting normally in an abnormal environment. It’s not
“those people” who have a problem,
it’s a problem that has them.
Number of Drug Overdose Deaths in Lancaster County
By Year
of overdose decedents had fentanyl present in their system
of deaths were between 25 and 54 years old
of overdose deaths were males
Race & Ethnicity of Overdose Deaths in Lancaster County
Overdose deaths among Black and Hispanic individuals are disproportionately high, compared with their share of the County population.
Substances Contributing to Overdose Deaths in Lancaster County in 2023
10 %
Cocaine
11 %
Amphetamines
74 %
Fentanyl
11 %
Xylazine
Recovery from addiction, a chronic condition, is a lifelong process. Returning to use is common, especially if individuals continue to experience untreated pain, mental health issues, and life stress.
Mental Health Prevalence & Treatment
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Stories from Lancaster CountyA Glimpse Into 6 Lives Lost from Substance Use Disorder
Taking Action by Joining Forces
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Joining Forces of Lancaster County is Honored
to Partner with the Following Organizations:
Lets Talk Lanccaster
Lets Talk Lancaster
Lets Talk Lancaster
In MemoriumShe was a loving mother, grandmother, and loyal friend.
Our work is dedicated to those who have lost their lives to addiction, and to their loved ones who shared their stories with us.
