Quick answer
Volusia County recorded 26 deaths with oxycodone present in 2024 and 18 in which oxycodone caused the death. Within 30 miles of downtown Daytona Beach, the SAMHSA locator lists 3 federally certified opioid treatment programs and 15 facilities that offer buprenorphine. Medication plus counseling works better than stopping alone.
Most people who end up dependent on oxycodone did not set out to misuse anything. It started with a real injury, a real prescription, and a refill that kept coming. By the time the prescription runs out, the body has already adapted, and stopping feels impossible. Oxycodone dependence is a medical condition with a medical treatment, and Volusia County has more of that treatment than most people expect.
What is the fastest way to get oxycodone treatment in Daytona Beach?
It depends on how much danger the person is in right now. If someone is unresponsive or breathing slowly, that is a 911 call and naloxone, not a phone call about beds. If they are stable but using daily, same-week medication - buprenorphine or methadone - lowers the risk of dying far more than waiting for a residential opening. If they are tapering a prescription or leaving inpatient care, outpatient medication with counseling protects the gains. Either way, the next step is one call to a program that can screen today.
What the local oxycodone data show
The Florida Medical Examiners Commission 2024 report counted 26 deaths with oxycodone present in District 7, which covers Volusia County and Daytona Beach, and oxycodone caused 18 of them. Only 3 involved oxycodone alone; the other 23 also involved other drugs, usually another opioid, a benzodiazepine, or alcohol. Statewide, oxycodone was present in 868 deaths in 2024 and caused 342, down about 14 percent from 1,015 in 2023.
Oxycodone deaths here skew older. Of the 18 oxycodone-caused deaths in District 7, 7 were in people aged 35 to 50 and 9 were over 50. That is consistent with what the local medical examiner has described: the average age of people dying of overdose in Volusia County has been rising.
Volusia County is also safer than it was at its worst. The county medical examiner reported 229 accidental drug overdose deaths in 2024, down from 303 in 2023 and a peak of 400 in 2021, with fentanyl present in about 67 percent of those deaths. CDC provisional county data show Volusia at 184 overdose deaths in 2024 and 141 in the 12 months ending March 2026. Daytona Beach has about 88,000 residents, and Volusia County about 607,000 (Census Bureau estimates, as of July 2025).
Why oxycodone dependence builds
Oxycodone is a Schedule II opioid, meaning the DEA classifies it as having a high potential for abuse that can lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. It is a real and useful pain medicine, and it is also habit-forming in a way that is easy to underestimate. Two things happen with regular use: the brain reduces its own pain signaling and rewards, and the body develops tolerance, so the same dose stops working.
That combination is why "just stop taking them" so often fails. Withdrawal brings muscle aches, nausea, sweating, chills, diarrhea, anxiety, and insomnia, usually starting within a day of the last dose. For a healthy adult it is rarely medically dangerous by itself, but the days after are dangerous in a different way: tolerance drops quickly, so going back to an old dose can cause a fatal overdose. If you also drink heavily or take benzodiazepines, stopping suddenly can be life-threatening and needs medical supervision.
Medication is the first line of treatment
Oxycodone use disorder is treatable, and medication is the standard of care. NIDA lists three FDA-approved medications:
- Methadone - a full opioid agonist dispensed daily through a certified opioid treatment program (OTP).
- Buprenorphine - a partial agonist prescribed as a daily dose or a longer-acting injection.
- Naltrexone - blocks opioid receptors and is started only after opioids have cleared the body.
People treated with methadone or buprenorphine are less likely to die or have an overdose than people who get no medication. That is why a program offering only counseling, with no medication, is usually not the best first call for someone at high overdose risk.
Treatment options around Daytona Beach
Within 30 miles of downtown Daytona Beach (ZIP 32114), the SAMHSA treatment locator lists 28 substance use treatment facilities, including:
- 3 federally certified opioid treatment programs
- 15 facilities that offer buprenorphine
- 13 that offer naltrexone
- 4 offering detoxification and 6 with residential programs
Ask any program directly: Does this program offer methadone on site, or buprenorphine through a prescriber? How soon can I be seen? Because starting medication quickly matters more for opioids than for almost any other substance, ask whether same-week or walk-in assessment is possible.
Paying for oxycodone treatment
Florida Medicaid (AHCA) covers medically necessary substance use disorder care, including medication for opioid use disorder, through Statewide Medicaid Managed Care plans for eligible members. Florida has not expanded Medicaid, so many working-age adults do not qualify. If you are uninsured, LSF Health Systems is the Florida DCF managing entity for Volusia County and 22 other counties, with a network of providers for people who are uninsured or underinsured. Private plans and Marketplace coverage must cover substance use care under federal parity rules; confirm network status before you commit.
How to start today
- If someone is overdosing - slow or stopped breathing, blue lips, unresponsive - call 911 and give naloxone. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988.
- Call or text (800) 653-9376 to speak with a treatment specialist, or use this form:
Calling is free; the referral service is paid for by treatment providers, and we check your benefits before you commit.
- Search findtreatment.gov with ZIP code 32114 and filter for opioid treatment programs or buprenorphine.
- Ask a program how soon it can start medication and whether it helps with naloxone.
Oxycodone use disorder is treatable, and Volusia County has capacity within reach. Starting medication is the fastest proven way to lower the risk of dying.
This page is general health information, not medical advice. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by any facility named above. Other Oxycodone treatment in Florida: Oxycodone treatment in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Fort Myers, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Gainesville, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Jacksonville, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Lakeland, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Miami, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Ocala, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Orlando, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Pensacola, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Sarasota, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in St Petersburg, Florida, Oxycodone treatment in Tallahassee, Florida.
Last updated: Wed Oct 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Frequently asked questions
How many oxycodone deaths were there in Daytona Beach and Volusia County in 2024?
The Florida Medical Examiners Commission 2024 report counted 26 deaths with oxycodone present in District 7, which is Volusia County and Daytona Beach, and oxycodone caused 18 of them. Only 3 of those deaths involved oxycodone alone; the other 23 also involved other drugs. Statewide, oxycodone was present in 868 deaths in 2024, down from 1,015 in 2023.
What medication treats oxycodone use disorder?
Three medications are FDA-approved for opioid use disorder: methadone, dispensed through a certified opioid treatment program; buprenorphine, which any practitioner with a standard DEA registration can now prescribe; and naltrexone, which blocks opioid receptors. NIDA reports that people treated with methadone or buprenorphine are less likely to die or have an overdose than people who get no medication.
Is oxycodone withdrawal dangerous to stop on my own?
For a healthy adult, opioid withdrawal is rarely life-threatening by itself, but it is intensely uncomfortable, and the days after are risky because tolerance drops fast and returning to an old dose can cause an overdose. A doctor can prescribe medication that eases withdrawal and makes staying stopped far more likely. If someone is unresponsive or breathing slowly, call 911 and give naloxone.
Where can I get naloxone in Volusia County?
Florida law (section 381.887, Florida Statutes) lets pharmacists dispense naloxone under a standing order without a personal prescription, and free kits are available through Florida Department of Health county offices and harm-reduction partners. Naloxone will not harm someone who is not overdosing, so give it and call 911.
How many treatment programs are near Daytona Beach that offer medication?
Within 30 miles of downtown Daytona Beach (ZIP 32114), the SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov locator lists 28 substance use treatment facilities, including 3 federally certified opioid treatment programs, 15 that offer buprenorphine, 13 that offer naltrexone, 4 offering detoxification, and 6 with residential programs. Counts change as programs open and close, so confirm current availability by phone.