Rehab in Maryland
Maryland is known for its sailing and fishing, its many picturesque coastal towns, and its farmlands, mountains, and forests. Because of this, rehab centers in the state can be found within a variety of settings, offering natural and beautiful environments for those beginning or continuing addiction recovery.
People can access detox and withdrawal services, various intensities of outpatient treatment programs, and inpatient or residential rehabilitation. Within these programs, people can access professional support, including individualized treatment plans, group therapy, and medication-assisted treatment.
Drug Use Statistics in Maryland
Maryland has a population of 6,263,220 people. The most recent data from the 2023-2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) found that 830,000 people over the age of 12 had used illegal substances in the past month, around 13.25% of the population. 777,000 reported marijuana use in the past month and 1,132,000 in the past year.
The report also found that 62,000 Maryland residents had used cocaine in the past year, 22,000 had used meth, and 128,000 had misused prescription pain medication. 21,000 people over the age of 18 reported using heroin in the last year. Those reporting opioid misuse, including heroin, painkillers, and fentanyl, in Maryland totaled 134,000 people.
Alcohol Use in Maryland
Alcohol misuse was also reported in Maryland, with 2,507,000 people over the age of 12 saying they had used alcohol in the last month and 1,059,000 reporting binge drinking. The perceived risk of people over 12 years of age indulging in problematic alcohol use (5 or more drinks twice a week) in a month was 2,587,000 people.
Overdose Deaths in Maryland
In the 12 months ending December 2025, Maryland recorded 1387 drug overdose deaths. This is CDC's provisional count and covers overdoses of all intents, including accidental, suicide, homicide and undetermined. That puts the overdose death rate in Maryland at 22.1 per 100,000 people. The most recent available figure for alcohol-induced deaths, which covers 2021, was 627 or 10.2 per 100,000 people.
Addiction Treatment Statistics in Maryland
The NSDUH report also recorded the total amount of substance use disorders in Maryland and those who currently require treatment. The report found that 831,000 were recorded as having a substance use disorder (SUD) and 512,000 had an alcohol use disorder. 74,000 people were recorded as having an opioid use disorder, including those with painkiller, heroin, and other opioid-based use disorders.
The NSDUH report also measures the gap between the people who need substance use treatment and those who actually receive it. It found that 935,000 people in Maryland were classified as needing substance use treatment in the past year, 187,000 received substance use treatment, and 782,000 did not receive the treatment they were classified as needing.
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