Detox Centers in Overton, NV

Overton, Nevada is a small community that’s part of the unincorporated suburb of Moapa Valley in Clark County. Moapa Valley itself is home to a population of only 7,213 residents, most of whom own their own homes.¹ Overton sits on the northern end of Lake Mead and is only an hour’s drive from Las Vegas.

Despite being an hour away from Sin City, Overton, Nevada still sees its fair share of the damage caused by illicit drug trafficking throughout the state as well as the impact of substance use disorder on its population. According to a recent data report from 2019 to 2020 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the entire state of Nevada suffered a 55% increase in overdose-related deaths in just one year.² The most impacted age group were adults between the age of 18 to 24, with opioids being the primary culprit.²

While opioids—including prescription painkillers and heroin—contributed to a 76% increase in overdose-related deaths during this time, fentanyl is responsible for the majority at a 227% increase.² Unfortunately, fentanyl has become a prevalent part of illicit substance trafficking schematics as synthetic opioids are often used to cut other illicit substances such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, and MDMA to extend the supply and increase profits.³ It’s also sold in pill form as it can easily pass for a regular prescription opioid.³

The problem here is that the synthetic opioid can be 100 times more potent than morphine³, an already incredibly powerful opioid used for pain management. This means it only takes a small dose of fentanyl to cause an overdose, making it incredibly dangerous for those using illicit substances recreationally or habitually.

Within the first 8 months of 2021, there were 174 fentanyl-related deaths in Clark County.⁴ Just the year before, there were 106 fentanyl-related fatalities in residents under the age of 25 throughout the entire state; however, this was triple the amount from 2019.⁴

The sharp increase in these overdose-related deaths is what prompted local authorities to investigate the issue further. It was initially thought that these deaths were caused by heroin and prescription painkillers like Oxycodone. However, multiple drug busts have revealed fentanyl as the main reason; many of the prescription pills found “on the scene” were proven to be counterfeit.⁵

According to a 2009 drug marketing analysis conducted by the National Drug Intelligence Center (NDIC), authorities have known for quite some time that Clark County has been a large part of the nation’s High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA).⁶ This is largely due to the fact that Clark County covers approximately 4,910 square miles of Interstate 15, which is located at the southern tip of Nevada and therefore provides a direct route for traffickers to transport illicit substances from the Mexican-American border through California and into Las Vegas.⁶

This has not only contributed to the increase in substance use disorders but drug-related crime in Overton, Nevada as well. Overton, Nevada currently ranks in the 43rd percentile for drug-related crimes, meaning that only 43% of the nation’s other cities are safer than Overton.⁷ Additionally, the chance of being a victim of a drug-related crime in Overton can be as high as 1 in 148 in the more dangerous areas of the city.⁷

Considering the drug-related crime rates and fentanyl-related fatalities in Overton, Nevada, having a substance use disorder or even using illicit substances once in a while is incredibly dangerous during these uncertain times.

There are currently 31 facilities within 50 miles of Overton, Nevada and the Moapa Valley area.⁸ This would include the following types of treatment offered:

• 10 facilities offering detox programs
• 26 facilities offering outpatient programs
• 8 facilities offering inpatient programs
• 19 facilities offering co-occurring mental health and substance use programs

The entire state of Nevada is home to approximately 19,926 treatment facilities, 83% of which offer outpatient treatment while 26% offer inpatient treatment.⁹

For individuals looking to attend support group meetings—whether it be Narcotics Anonymous (NA) or Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)—there are plenty of options in Overton, Nevada. Of course, meeting times are subject to change, so it’s best to use the following resources for the most current scheduling:

• Northern Nevada Intergroup of AA
• Las Vegas Central Offices
• Meetings Nearby, Clark County

Sources:

1. Niche. (n.d.). Overton, Nevada.
2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Nevada state unintentional drug overdose reporting system 2019-2020.
3. National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2021, June 1). Fentanyl DrugFacts.
4. Ricardo Torres-Cortez. (2021, October 1). Nevada overdose reports continue to climb, reports show.
5. Clark County Today (2021, November 2). CCSO arrests two for drug possession/distribution; cash and firearms recovered.
6. National Drug Intelligence Center at the U.S. Department of Justice. (2009, April). Nevada: high-intensity drug trafficking area 2009 drug market analysis.
7. Crimegrade.org. (n.d.). Overton, NV
8. FindTreatment.gov. (n.d.). Results.
9. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). 2020 state profile – Nevada national survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).