BuildHealth & Strength
Build A Future Free From Drugs & Alcohol
ChooseYour Direction
The strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our ancestors has allowed our people to get where we are today. However, substance use disorder (SUD) harms our community members and hinders our healing as a community.
Our traditions, culture, and shared history hold the power to protect us and the next generation. Through tradition, identity, and community, we can choose to live lives free from the influence of drugs and alcohol. By preventing and recovering from substance use, we strengthen and unite our community while honoring our ancestors’ resilience and strength.
By the Numbers
estimated deaths in California in 2025 were overdose deaths—that's approximately 23 deaths every day.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
people in California visited the emergency department for an overdose in 2024.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
people in California were hospitalized for an overdose in 2024.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
Native Americans in California died from an overdose in 2024.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
Native Americans in California visited the emergency department for an overdose in 2024.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
Native Americans in California were hospitalized for an overdose in 2024.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
non-fatal emergency visits in California in 2024 involved cannabis.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
of cannabis-related emergency visits in California in 2024 were among 15- to 35-year-olds.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
of people in California who use cannabis have cannabis disorder.
Source: cdph.ca.gov
of California high school students that vaped in 2024 reported vaping daily or almost daily.
Source: hcai.ca.gov
of California high school students in 2024 reported recently seeing ads for tobacco products.
Source: hcai.ca.gov
licensed tobacco retailers in California inspected in 2024 illegally sold tobacco to an underage customer.
Source: hcai.ca.gov
FAQ
Who can I contact in an emergency?
For medical emergencies, such as an overdose, call 911 immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255 is also available if needed.
Where can I find treatment options?
The most comprehensive collection of recovery resources is through FindTreatment.gov.
