Montana Drug Rehab & Alcohol Rehab

The current drug problem in Montana

Montana State FlagDespite the fact that the population of the state of Montana is less than one million, the DEA considers it to be an area of high intensity drug trafficking. Consequently, the DEA and state law enforcement agencies now consider to be a significant problem in the state while health organizations and the medical community see it as a serious public health threat. Suffice it to say, the state is now experiencing the worse drug addiction scenario possible and the number of Montana drug rehab facility admissions is increasing as well.

There are only a few interstate highway corridors, but they are still used in the distribution and trafficking of illegal substances into and throughout the state. As a result of I-90 and 94 crossing the state from east to west and I-15 running north and south through the state and into Canada, the different DTO’s can easily transport their product freely. This explains why cocaine is the most frequently trafficked illegal substance into and throughout the state and why the number of Montana drug rehab center admissions are on the rise.

The following facts and statistics reflect information that has been gathered from the many Montana drug rehab centers throughout the state based on the recorded admissions of the clients that have enrolled in their addiction treatment and recovery programs:

  • 72% of all alcoholics are male while slightly over 73% of the individuals who are addicted to alcohol and a primary drug are males
  • 31.5% of all alcoholics are between the ages of 36 and 45, while slightly over 26% of all substance users in that age bracket drink alcohol and use a primary drug with it
  • 30% of all cocaine users smoke it in crack form and are between the ages of 31 and 40 while 31% who ingest the drug in other ways are between the ages of 36 and 45
  • nearly 33% of all heroin users are between the ages of 36 and 45
  • nearly 53% of all marijuana users are between the ages of 12 and 20
  • 39% of all meth users are between the ages of 21 and 30
  • statistics regarding drug arrests in the state of Missouri show that they peaked in 2002 and appear to have been on a gradual decline ever since
  • meth lab seizures also peaked in 2002 and though meth is the primary drug threat in Montana, the number of seizures every year since then appear to be decreasing extremely slowly

Currently, methamphetamine is the primary drug threat being encountered in Montana. However, the DEA now has growing concerns about cocaine and marijuana as the numbers are on the rise.

Marijuana continues to be the most abused substance in the state and there are more Montana drug rehab admissions that are marijuana-related than ever before. Here is some further information about the five primary drug threats in the state today according to the DEA and state law enforcement agencies:Drugs Abused In Montana

  • Club drugs – the distribution and use of Ecstasy has been escalating over the past few years in Montana. The larger cities of Billings and Great Falls as well as the college towns of Bozeman and Missoula are seeing the greatest amount of growth in Ecstasy use as well as being responsible for an increase in the number of Montana drug rehab center admissions. Other club drugs such as GHB and Ketamine have not shown up in significant numbers and are not yet a serious concern to the DEA and state law enforcement agencies.
  • Cocaine – a shocking statistic regarding cocaine occurred in 2001 when the Montana Youth Risk Survey found that nearly 10% of all high school students (all grades) had experimented with it during one of the four years they were attending these institutions. Billings and Great Falls appear to be the primary locations of the drug threat it poses. Crack cocaine use is a severe problem in many Native American reservation or tribal communities.
  • Heroin – surprisingly, Montana’s heroin supply is pretty limited and the lack of ability is playing right into the DEA’s and law enforcement agencies hands. As such, heroin is not viewed as one of the state’s primary drug threats. However, the use of black tar heroin is on the rise in the western Montana area. More specifically, the city of Missoula is the largest problem area where heroin is concerned.
  • Marijuana – easily accessible throughout Montana, Marijuana continues to be the most commonly abused substance in the state. The majority of the drug entering the state is originating as far away as Mexico and the southwestern US.
  • Methamphetamine – meth is becoming more and more available with every passing week in Montana. The problem is growing exponentially and is a very prominent concern of the DEA and state law enforcement agencies. In fact, they consider meth to be the most significant drug threat in the state today.

Getting the professional help that one needs

It is difficult enough for the addicted individual to admit that they have a problem with drug abuse, addiction, or dependency and it is even more difficult sometime to find a Montana drug rehab that will effectively meet the individual’s clinical and personal needs. This can be extremely confusing and frustrating to the person who is looking for professional help because they need it immediately and can no longer wait.

Unfortunately, there are three primary reasons that deter the individual from getting professional help. Either they do not have the financial means, they are in denial, or they are in a co-dependent relationship.

We are here to help you

The DrugRehab.org referral site can help you find a Montana drug rehab facility in your vicinity with highly effective programs and ones that have a high percentage recovery success rate. If you would like more information regarding our service and our programs, please call us today at the toll-free phone number listed above. We will be happy to assist you in any way possible.