Tuolumne County Drug Rehab

Tuolumne County Drug Rehab Resources Tuolumne County comprises the Sonora, CA Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county is in the Sierra Nevada region, and the northern half of Yosemite National Park is in the eastern part of the county. 133 miles east of San Francisco, Tuolumne County is a pristine, scenic expanse reaching into the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The main highways leading to this picturesque, two-to-three-hour drive from the Bay Area are Highways 108 and 120 from the west (the latter considered the most scenic and direct route to Yosemite National Park) and Highway 49 from the north. Unfortunately, despite its beauty and peaceful atmosphere, Tuolumne County is no exception to the drug addiction crisis. In California, opioids are not the only significant substance use problem. The use of methamphetamines which cause as many overdose deaths as opioids, also increased. Tuolumne County rates are among the highest in the state regarding self-reported excessive alcohol abuse. According to the Tuolumne County Document Center, more than one-half of children in foster care had experienced caregiver violence or caregiver incarceration, and almost two-thirds had lived with someone with an alcohol or drug problem. [1] Finding a quality center that provides expert care is crucial when looking…