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New Britain, Connecticut is located within Hartford County and is home to more than 73,841 residents.1 Unfortunately, like many counties across the U.S., Hartford County is struggling with the effects of the country’s ongoing drug epidemic. From 2015 to 2022, Hartford County witnessed 2,286 unintentional drug overdose deaths.2 Almost 14% of those deaths happened in New Britain, CT.2 In 2022, New Britain has already accounted for 27 unintentional drug overdose deaths.2
In Hartford County, 298 deaths involved opioids. Specifically, 79% involved fentanyl, 33% involved cocaine, and 23% involved heroin.2 The county also saw 77 deaths involving xylazine, a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer not approved for human use.2,3
From 2017 to 2019, the annual average prevalence of past-year substance use disorder in Connecticut was 8.4%.4 Unfortunately, the region’s substance use disorder prevalence among young adults has increased by 6% in the past decade.4
However, from 2015 to 2019, people enrolled in substance use treatment increased by 15%.4 Among people seeking treatment, at least 49% reported only abusing drugs, 12% alcohol, and 39% sought alcohol and drug addiction treatment.4
To help curb the opioid epidemic, New Britain’s government launched the Opioid Task Force in January 2019.5 The task force aims to analyze data and trends, provide Naloxone training workshops, and create public education campaigns.5 Ideally, the campaign aimed to reduce opioid-related deaths by 50% in the next 3 years.5 Unfortunately, by the end of 2021, unintentional drug overdose deaths involving opioids in New Britain, CT, increased by 17%.2
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) treatment locator tool, 75 facilities within 25 miles of New Britain.6 The facilities provide all types of treatment, including:6
Drug and alcohol support groups receive nonprofessional and nonclinical assistance from individuals with similar conditions.7 Although not considered official treatment, peer support groups can help people recover from substance use disorders.7
Peer support groups come in many formats and styles. Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A.) is one of the most popular and follows the 12-Step guidelines based on spiritual principles and the idea that addiction is a disease.7 Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) follows the same 12-Step principles but is oriented toward stopping narcotics abuse.7
There are at least 6 A.A. meeting locations and resources within 50 miles of New Britain, CT:8
Western Mass De Habla Hispana (31.95 miles)
Springfield, Massachusetts
Phone: (413) 734-7500
Western Mass Intergroup (39.21 miles)
Holyoke, Massachusetts
Phone: (413) 532-2111
There are close to 70 N.A. meeting locations and resources within 10 miles of New Britain, CT:9
South Congregational Church (0.17 miles)
90 Main Street
New Britain, CT 06051-2509
Pratt & Whitney Union Hall (9.28 miles)
357 Main Street
East Hartford, CT 06118-1800
AA and N.A. meetings are open to the public, free of charge, and follow different formats ranging from 12-Steps studying to speakers and open discussions. Verify with your local resource before attending.
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