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Drug Abuse and Addiction in Missouri

More than 6 million people live in Missouri. From big cities such as Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield to hot tourist destinations such as Lake of the Ozarks and Branson, Missouri has a lot to offer families, singles, and the elderly. It’s a great place to call home at all times of the year.

The large influx of tourists coming into the state each week and the easy Interstate access to other major cities throughout country through Interstates 57, 44, 70, and 55, makes it a popular route for people trafficking drugs to take. Unfortunately, some of these drugs are finding their way into local populations on the way through the state. The problem isn’t isolated to drugs, either. The rate of past month binge drinking in Missouri was above the national average, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health.

Of course, there is still a ray of hope for people in Missouri who are struggling with addiction. Missouri drug rehab treatment centers offer many treatment options for different addictions and degrees of severity. DrugRehab.org is a referral service that’s here to help you find the best drug rehab treatment in Missouri to match your needs.

Missouri Drug Abuse Statistics

In 2009, there were 881 deaths directly from drug use in Missouri. That places drug related deaths at 14.7 per 100,000, above the national average of 12.8 per 100,000 people.

Drug use in Missouri is particularly concerning in the 18-25 age group, with nearly 21 percent of survey respondents reporting past month use of illicit drugs, nearly 28 percent admitting to past year marijuana use, and just over 60 percent responding that they had consumed alcohol within the past month — 37.75 percent also admitted to binge drinking within the past month.

Approximately half of all people seeking treatment for addiction in the U.S. are between the ages of 21 and 35. Alcohol is the most common substance cited among those seeking treatment nationwide — followed by marijuana and heroin.

Drug and Alcohol Related Crimes in Missouri

Driving under the influence of alcohol is a big problem in Missouri with nearly 15 percent of drivers over the age of 16 having driven under the influence of alcohol within the past year compared to the national average of 13.2 percent. The number of people over the age of 16 driving under the influence of drugs within the past year is 4.5 percent in Missouri and 4.3 percent nationwide.

Violent crimes happen in Missouri at a rate of 546 per 100,000 population, making Missouri the twelfth rated state in the nation for violent crimes.

Addiction Treatment in Missouri

Missouri substance abuse treatment programs come in many shapes and sizes. One of the most common and widely recognized is the 12-step method of treatment. It’s widely recognized because it is highly effective and can be convenient to the schedules of busy partners and working professionals, as well as those who do shift work.

12-step programs are commonly found in local Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous local support group organizations, and they are also widely used in various residential rehab and outpatient Missouri drug rehab programs.

Missouri is a state where faith is important to a wide cross-section of the population. This makes MRT (Moral Reconation Therapy) a popular choice as well, especially for teens and younger adults. The goal of this treatment is to promote social, moral, and behavioral growth of participants by teaching them to cope with pressure and stress in real-life situations. It uses seven basic principles including the reinforcement of positive behaviors, encouraging moral reasoning, teaching tolerance for frustration, and encouraging a decrease in hedonistic behaviors to help participants grow as people while also overcoming addiction.

Finding A Drug Rehab Facility in Missouri

The most important decision you’ll ever make is the one to live a life free of addiction. DrugRehab.org understands just how important this decision is, and we are here to help you every step of the way. Give us a call today, at our number that’s listed above, and let us help you identify the Missouri substance abuse treatment programs most likely to meet your needs and fall within your financial means. Don’t put off the joys of sober living one day longer than necessary.

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