Virginia Drug Rehab & Alcohol Rehab

The current drug problem in Virginia

The state of Virginia is in a precarious geographical position where illegal drug distribution and trafficking is concerned. It is one of those US states that sees a considerable amount of illegal substances being distributed and used by residents of the state as well as being a large transshipment area as well. It is difficult to discern whether or not the sales and use of drugs or the trafficking of these substances through the state to other destinations is more of a concern than the other.

Additionally, there is a considerable infrastructure comprised of I-64, 66, 77, 81, 85, 95, 495, and 664 which makes the distribution and trafficking of these substances considerably easier for the many drug trafficking organizations that do this in Virginia. Additionally, the fact that distribution and trafficking of these substances has grown over the past few years coincides with the growth in the number of Virginia drug rehab centers in the state. As a result, the number of admissions into these facilities increases in number every year.

Facts and statistics regarding the drug problem in Virginia

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

• 77.5% of all the alcoholics in the state are male while 76% of the individuals who are addicted to alcohol and a primary drug are males
• nearly 30% of all alcoholics are between the ages of 36 and 45, while nearly 21% of all substance users in the same age bracket drink alcohol and use a primary drug with their beverage of choice
• nearly 33% of all cocaine users smoke it in crack form and are between the ages of 31 and 40 while slightly over 32% in the same age bracket ingest the drug by other means such as injecting or snorting
• slightly over 20% of all heroin users are between the ages of 31 and 40
• 30.5% of all marijuana users are between the ages of 12 and 20
• 24.5% of all meth users are between the ages of 21 and 30
• drug arrests in the state of Virginia has been a steady stream of peaks and valleys since 2001 when they were at their highest level since the turn of the century
• meth lab seizures peaked slightly in 2004 and continue to be gradually decreasing since that point in time

Drugs that are a threat to Virginia

Virginia is witnessing an ever increasing number of cases involving several illegal substances and the number of admissions into Virginia drug rehab centers. According to the DEA and state law enforcement agencies, the following is information on the 5 primary drug threats in the state of Virginia:

1. Club drugs – sold largely on college campuses and in nightclubs or raves where the target audience is primarily teens and young adults, Ecstasy is currently the drug of choice where MDMA’s are concerned. Additionally, the drug is cuts across the demographics of age, race, and socio-economic status while quickly encroaching upon the primary Virginia drug trade.
2. Cocaine – the availability of cocaine is widespread throughout Virginia, not to mention the fact that it is widely abused throughout the state as well. The number of admissions into Virginia drug rehab centers increases every year so cocaine abuse, addiction, or dependency is viewed as a serious public health threat as well. Crack cocaine plagues a number of lower income, inner city neighborhoods such as Richmond, Roanoke, and Tidewater. Increasing amounts of cocaine are being transported into the state from North Carolina at the hands of Mexican drug trafficking organizations.
3. Heroin – the urban areas of Virginia sees the majority of the action with heroin whereas it is not that prevalent in the more rural areas of the state. Granted, the inner city areas of Richmond (capital city) are the primary problem area where heroin is concerned. However, the use of heroin among upper middle class Caucasians of the Richmond suburbs is gaining considerable attention by local law enforcement agencies.
4. Marijuana – wherever you go in Virginia, you will most likely find that marijuana is easily accessible. There are numerous sources of the marijuana that is imported into the state by many different drug trafficking organizations. Evidence shows that home grown marijuana is gaining in popularity but the amount of this type of marijuana being available on the streets is rare.
5. Methamphetamine – the valley towns of Harrisonburg and Staunton have witnessed a significant amount of growth in the availability, distribution, popularity, and use of meth throughout Virginia. Studies indicate that the demographics of meth users in those areas are primarily Caucasian, living in rural communities, and are uneducated. Conversely, when looking at the Richmond area that user population are mostly Caucasian college students that are participants in the rave scene.

Getting professional help is only a phone call away

No matter what substance it is that you or a loved one is abusing, addicted to, or dependent upon, you need to consider entering a Virginia drug rehab center and get the professional help needed. Finding the right addiction treatment and recovery center is oftentimes difficult as there are so many of them in existence. You are faced with deciding between varieties of different programs namely traditional or alternative, in-patient or out-patient, long-term or short-term stay, etc.

To say the least, the task of selecting a Virginia drug rehab that effectively addresses your clinical and personal needs may be difficult if not extremely frustrating. The DrugRehab.org referral site can save you a great deal of work as we have compiled a list of the most effective addiction treatment and recovery programs in the US. These programs typically have some of the highest recovery rates in the country.

For more information about our service and our programs, call us today at the toll-free phone number listed above and speak with one of our referral specialists now.