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Iowa addiction facts and statistics

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We are all aware of the damage and destruction that alcoholism and drug addiction can cause. Not only does it harm the suffering individual physically and psychologically, it destroys families, loved ones, and other relationships as well. Two common endings that we hear about all the time is either death or imprisonment wherever alcohol and drugs are concerned. The situation is no different in the state of Iowa and there is an ever-growing need for sufficient addiction treatment and alcohol rehab centers in the state.

The following facts and statistics regarding substance abuse, addiction, and dependency will give you an idea as to why more and more Iowa drug rehab centers are opening their doors to individuals who are in need of professional help for their problems.

Just over 220,000 individuals are suffering with alcoholism but 210,000 of them won’t get help for their problems. Where drug abuse, addiction, and dependency is concerned, there are approximately 60,000 sufferers and about 55,000 of them will not get help.

In the state of Iowa, substance abuse, addiction, or dependency facts and statistics based on the substance of choice and the age group that favors it the most are as follows:

  • Of all the substance abusers or addicts in the state of Iowa, 68% are males while 32% are females
  • nearly 30% of all alcoholics are between the ages of 36 and 45, while nearly 32% of all users between the ages of 18 and 25 drink alcohol and use a particular substance in conjunction with it
  • 74% of all alcoholics are males while 26% are females
  • 50% of all cocaine users are between the ages of 31 and 40
  • 35% of al heroin users are between the ages of 21 and 30
  • just over 51% of all marijuana users are between the ages of 12 and 20
  • 21% of all meth users are between the ages of 21 and 25

Criminal arrests that are associated with substance abuse, addiction, or dependency have been declining since 2001 whereas meth lab seizures peaked in 2004 and then began declining and have continued doing so.

the 5 primary drug threats in the state of Iowa

According to the DEA, as of the end of 2010, the 5 primary drug threats in the state of Iowa are “club” or “date rape” drugs, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Facts on each one is as follows:

Club DrugsClub or date rape drugs – in the past several years, the distribution and usage of drugs such as Ecstasy, GHB, and other MDMA’s have been increasing significantly, but not to the point that law enforcement focuses on these substances more than others.

CocaineCocaine – available throughout the state in crack or powder form, and is the primary concern of the DEA and law enforcement in the eastern portion of the state. A large portion of the cocaine that comes into the state is converted into crack and sold in the urban areas.

HeroinHeroin – most of the heroin that comes into Iowa originates in Mexico and is transported in via the I-35 and US 30 from the south and I-80 from the west. It is primarily available throughout Iowa’s urban areas in retail quantities.

Marijuana – readily available with cocaine and methamphetamine throughout the eastern and northwestern portions of the state. A large quantity of marijuana comes from Mexico and the southwestern US.

MethamphetamineMethamphetamine – according to the DEA, methamphetamine is now the primary drug threat in Iowa with about a 50/50 split of male and female users. Hispanic organizations are typically responsible for the majority of the methamphetamine that is imported into the state of Iowa.

Finding the addiction treatment and alcohol rehab you need

It’s not easy finding the right Iowa drug rehab if you don’t know what you are looking for or the type of program that best accommodates your personal needs. Although drug addiction is a condition that has affected many individuals, no two individuals are ever alike. So it just makes sense that whatever the substance is that you are addicted to, that the addiction treatment and recovery facility that you choose best suits your personal needs only. Your Iowa drug rehab program needs to address those needs that are exclusively yours.

Before you start the selection process, you should consider talking with some of the key individuals in your life who may be able to make some suggestions on what to look for and provide you with some direction. You’re suffering enough with your problems as it is when trying to find the right Iowa drug rehab so the last thing you need to deal with is the confusion and frustration that comes from searching through hundreds of these facilities. Here are a few suggestions for people to talk to.

Talk to your family in the beginning and make them aware of your problems and that you are looking for help. Talk to your family physician next. They may schedule some tests or make recommendations as to whether or not you need a medical detox and should talk with a psychologist as well. Finally, a personal therapist may also be able to help you by hearing about your situation and then possibly making a recommendation for the right Iowa drug rehab to enter.

Consider using an addiction treatment referral service

Addiction Counselor One of the newer concepts that have been employed in recent years where finding options for addiction treatment and alcohol rehab is concerned is the rehab referral service. Drug rehab is a referral service that can help you find the right Iowa drug rehab program that will address your personal needs so that you overcome your addiction. You’ll be able to experience a successful recovery so that you can return home to your community and live substance-free for the rest of your life.

If you or a loved one is suffering with alcoholism or drug addiction, and you are looking for the right Iowa drug rehab to address your needs so you get the professional help you need, contact us today at the toll-free phone number above.

Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions by Primary Substance of Abuse, According to Sex, Age Group, Race, and Ethnicity, 2009

  • Total
  • Alcohol only
  • Alcohol with secondary drug
  • Cocaine (smoked)
  • Cocaine (other route)
  • Marijuana
  • Heroin
  • Other opiates
  • PCP
  • Hallucinogens
  • Amphetamines
  • Other stimulants
  • Tranquilzers
  • Sedatives
  • Inhalants
  • Other/Unknown
  • Admissions
  • 27,843
  • 8,668
  • 6,384
  • 824
  • 270
  • 7,273
  • 207
  • 881
  • 3
  • 32
  • 2,950
  • 12
  • 118
  • 29
  • 32
  • 160
  • Total%
  • 100.0
  • 31.1
  • 22.9
  • 3.0
  • 1.0
  • 26.1
  • .7
  • 3.2
  • 0.0
  • 0.1
  • 10.6
  • 0.0
  • .4
  • 0.1
  • 0.1
  • 0
  • Male%
  • 68.6
  • 71.9
  • 71.8
  • 47.8
  • 64.8
  • 73.1
  • 63.3
  • 49.5
  • 100.0
  • 56.3
  • 55.6
  • 50.0
  • 37.3
  • 27.6
  • 56.3
  • 50.0
  • Female%
  • 31.4
  • 28.1
  • 28.2
  • 52.2
  • 35.2
  • 26.9
  • 36.7
  • 50.5
  • 0.0
  • 43.8
  • 44.4
  • 50.0
  • 62.7
  • 72.4
  • 43.8
  • 50.0
  • Total
  • Alcohol only
  • Alcohol with secondary drug
  • Cocaine (smoked)
  • Cocaine (other route)
  • Marijuana
  • Heroin
  • Other opiates
  • PCP
  • Hallucinogens
  • Amphetamines
  • Other stimulants
  • Tranquilzers
  • Sedatives
  • Inhalants
  • Other/Unknown
  • 12-17 years%
  • 9.6
  • 3.6
  • 7.9
  • 0.7
  • 2.2
  • 23.5
  • 0.5
  • 2.0
  • 0.0
  • 12.5
  • 1.8
  • 25.0
  • 8.5
  • 3.4
  • 43.8
  • 18.1
  • 18-20 years%
  • 11.3
  • 6.8
  • 11.2
  • 1.8
  • 7.4
  • 21.0
  • 9.7
  • 7.9
  • 0.0
  • 21.9
  • 5.4
  • 25.0
  • 9.3
  • 10.3
  • 12.5
  • 10.0
  • 21-25 years%
  • 17.8
  • 15.2
  • 19.9
  • 9.8
  • 15.6
  • 20.9
  • 25.6
  • 16.9
  • 0.0
  • 28.1
  • 15.2
  • 8.3
  • 14.4
  • 6.9
  • 12.5
  • 18.8
  • 26-30 years%
  • 15.6
  • 13.4
  • 16.3
  • 12.5
  • 17.8
  • 13.8
  • 20.3
  • 25.0
  • 0.0
  • 18.8
  • 22.3
  • 0.0
  • 23.7
  • 0.0
  • 6.3
  • 14.4
  • Total
  • Alcohol only
  • Alcohol with secondary drug
  • Cocaine (smoked)
  • Cocaine (other route)
  • Marijuana
  • Heroin
  • Other opiates
  • PCP
  • Hallucinogens
  • Amphetamines
  • Other stimulants
  • Tranquilzers
  • Sedatives
  • Inhalants
  • Other/Unknown
  • 31-35 years%
  • 10.8
  • 10.4
  • 12.1
  • 12.3
  • 13.3
  • 7.3
  • 10.1
  • 14.9
  • 66.7
  • 0.0
  • 16.5
  • 0.0
  • 10.2
  • 3.4
  • 3.1
  • 13.1
  • 36-40 years%
  • 9.5
  • 10.1
  • 8.9
  • 17.8
  • 17.8
  • 5.1
  • 7.7
  • 11.8
  • 33.3
  • 12.5
  • 16.1
  • 33.3
  • 11.9
  • 24.1
  • 6.3
  • 8.1
  • 41-45 years%
  • 9.1
  • 12.3
  • 8.8
  • 21.7
  • 12.2
  • 3.9
  • 5.3
  • 7.8
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 11.1
  • 0.0
  • 4.2
  • 17.2
  • 6.3
  • 3.1
  • 46-50 years%
  • 7.8
  • 11.2
  • 8.6
  • 14.0
  • 7.0
  • 2.5
  • 11.1
  • 7.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 7.6
  • 0.0
  • 9.3
  • 17.2
  • 3.1
  • 5.6
  • Total
  • Alcohol only
  • Alcohol with secondary drug
  • Cocaine (smoked)
  • Cocaine (other route)
  • Marijuana
  • Heroin
  • Other opiates
  • PCP
  • Hallucinogens
  • Amphetamines
  • Other stimulants
  • Tranquilzers
  • Sedatives
  • Inhalants
  • Other/Unknown
  • 51-55 years %
  • 4.7
  • 8.1
  • 4.2
  • 6.7
  • 4.8
  • 1.4
  • 6.8
  • 4.4
  • 0.0
  • 3.1
  • 3.4
  • 8.3
  • 4.2
  • 6.9
  • 6.3
  • 5.0
  • 56-60 years%
  • 2.4
  • 5.3
  • 1.5
  • 2.2
  • 1.1
  • 0.5
  • 1.9
  • 1.4
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.4
  • 0.0
  • 3.4
  • 10.3
  • 0.0
  • 2.5
  • 61-65 years%
  • 0.8
  • 2.0
  • 0.4
  • 0.4
  • 0.0
  • 0.1
  • 0.5
  • 0.7
  • 0.0
  • 3.1
  • 0.2
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 66 years and over%
  • 0.6
  • 1.7
  • 0.2
  • 0.1
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.8
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 1.3
  • Total
  • Alcohol only
  • Alcohol with secondary drug
  • Cocaine (smoked)
  • Cocaine (other route)
  • Marijuana
  • Heroin
  • Other opiates
  • PCP
  • Hallucinogens
  • Amphetamines
  • Other stimulants
  • Tranquilzers
  • Sedatives
  • Inhalants
  • Other/Unknown
  • White
  • 87.7
  • 91.3
  • 88.2
  • 60.0
  • 74.8
  • 82.3
  • 80.7
  • 95.0
  • 66.7
  • 71.9
  • 96.1
  • 83.3
  • 98.3
  • 93.1
  • 90.6
  • 93.8
  • Black or African-American%
  • 8.9
  • 5.2
  • 8.3
  • 37.4
  • 21.5
  • 13.9
  • 17.4
  • 3.0
  • 33.3
  • 25.0
  • 1.0
  • 16.7
  • 0.8
  • 3.4
  • 0.0
  • 3.8
  • American Indian or Alaska Native%
  • 1.3
  • 1.3
  • 1.8
  • 1.0
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 0.7
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 1.3
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 9.4
  • 1.3
  • Asian / Native Hawaiian / Other%
  • 0.6
  • 0.8
  • 0.4
  • 0.2
  • 1.1
  • 0.6
  • 0.0
  • 0.5
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.6
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.0

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  • Total
  • Alcohol only
  • Alcohol with secondary drug
  • Cocaine (smoked)
  • Cocaine (other route)
  • Marijuana
  • Heroin
  • Other opiates
  • PCP
  • Hallucinogens
  • Amphetamines
  • Other stimulants
  • Tranquilzers
  • Sedatives
  • Inhalants
  • Other/Unknown
  • Unknown %
  • 1.5
  • 1.4
  • 1.2
  • 1.5
  • 1.5
  • 2.0
  • 0.5
  • 0.9
  • 0.0
  • 3.1
  • 1.0
  • 0.0
  • 0.8
  • 3.4
  • 0.0
  • 1.3
  • Hispanic or Latino%
  • 5.0
  • 5.4
  • 4.7
  • 3.8
  • 8.9
  • 5.9
  • 3.4
  • 1.7
  • 0.0
  • 3.1
  • 3.6
  • 0.0
  • 1.7
  • 0.0
  • 15.6
  • 4.4
  • Not Hispanic or Latino%
  • 95.0
  • 94.6
  • 95.3
  • 96.2
  • 91.1
  • 94.1
  • 96.6
  • 98.3
  • 100.0
  • 96.9
  • 96.4
  • 100.0
  • 98.3
  • 100.0
  • 84.4
  • 95.6

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