Alabama Drug Rehab/Treatment

ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION IS HURTING ALABAMA IN MANY WAYS

An increased need for effective drug and alcohol rehab and addiction treatment in Alabama is clearly evident as the drug and alcohol problem in Alabama continues to go unchecked and the progress of drug treatment facilities in Alabama hasn't come close to even being in a stalemate.

The lives of drug addicts, alcoholics and their loved ones are ruined as a result of drug or alcohol abuse and addiction, as well as the personal physical and mental health of the addict and, ultimately, the family.

Family relatioshships are stressed to the breaking point and, unfortunately, many times past this point. Jobs are jepordized and now that the economy is not booming, this reckless disregard for survival is becoming something that is very difficult to repair.

All too often drug and alcohol addiction leads to death or prison for the addict or alcoholic. The lives of addicts or alcoholics are consumed by the need for the next drug or drink at any cost. The energies of concerned loved ones are eaten up in attempts and failures to understand, aid, and find workable answers.

The end result is often an apathy of hoplessness, despair, and a failure to help, despite our best intentions. Meanwhile, anger and resentment influence the addicts or alcoholics attempts to get clean and sober as well as effecting loved ones attitudes and attempts to help.

Alabama statistics show that an estimated 246,000 individuals had an alcohol abuse or dependence problem in the 2005, while an estimated 113,000 individuals had an illicit drug abuse, dependence, or addiction problem.

Studies in Alabama also shows that an estimated 229,000 individuals in Alabama needed alcohol rehab treatment but did not receive it in 2005 and another estimated 92,000 individuals were in need of drug addiction treatment but did not receive it.

You are not alone in seeking solutions to addiction and alcoholism that work and that last for a lifetime!

That is why we are here. We have programs that will solve these problems and we have Licensed Counselors that will take the time to find out what is the best approach to solve the problems in your family.

Alabama statistics showing admissions for treatment of various addictive drugs prove the need for effective drug rehab and addiction treatment programs. The following numbers are from the Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration as of October 3, 2006.

Total admissions for Alabama show the following changes in the last ten years.

1995 - 15,778
2005 - 15,072

The same study gives the following breakdown showing Alabama admissions for particular drugs in 2005.

DRUG 2005 ADMISSIONS
Alcohol Only 2,427
Alcohol with secondary drug 2,005
Heroin 159
Other Opiates 1,170
Smoked Cocaine 2,522
Cocaine other than smoked 714
Marijuana/hashish 4,249
Methamphetamine 1448
Other stimulants 6
Tranquilizers 166
Sedatives 37
Hallucinogens 16
PCP 3
Inhalants 12
Other (not specified) 119