Drug Rehab Rhode Island

According to the most recent government statistics that are available for Rhode Island, drug addiction is increasingly becoming a more serious threat in the state; thus increasing the need for quality drug rehab centers. The state of Rhode Island is among six other states in the U.S. that have seen a significant increase in illicit drug use since the last government survey was done in 2005-2006. A Rhode Island drug rehab can help an addict that is in need of treatment to overcome drug addiction. Often times, by the time an individual reaches out for drug rehabilitation, they have already suffered many devastating losses that are directly related to their drug addiction problem. When an individual does make the decision to reach out for drug addiction treatment; this is the time for their loved ones to rally around them and assists them in finding Rhode Island drug rehab program, which most suitable for their particular circumstances.

Choosing a Rhode Island drug rehab facility for your drug addiction can be a difficult process; but it is a worthwhile endeavor. There are so many different types of drug rehab centers for drug addiction in Rhode Island, including inpatient, outpatient, short term and long term drug rehabs. In an outpatient drug rehab, the individual that is being treated for a drug addiction usually goes to the treatment facility on various days for sessions that last a specific number of hours; very few people that have a moderate to severe substance abuse problem can flourish with such a limited amount of help. Many individuals with a drug addiction problem will want to choose a local drug rehab program in order to remain close to home, but often times this decision can quickly lead to a drug relapse. Very few addicts can fully reap the benefits from a treatment program when the drug rehab center is so close to the area where they were actively engaged in substance abuse. In a residential drug rehab facility, the individual lives at the center full time where they can benefit from the intense level of drug rehabilitation and support that is available 24 hours a day. The National Institute for Drug Abuse (NIDA) data has consistently reported that the best course of treatment for a drug or alcohol addiction is long term residential treatment that lasts a minimum of 3 months. Knowing which type of drug rehab to choose is easier when the individual that is seeking drug treatment has the assistance of a substance abuse professional.

The negative effects of drug addiction always have devastating effects on the loved ones that are closely connected to the individual that is struggling with the substance abuse problem. Drug addiction damages relationships and can cause problems with co-workers on the job, and have a negative impact on the addict's physical and mental health. If an individual does not seek the immediate help of a drug rehabilitation center, they may continue to suffer many losses in relation to their active substance abuse status. The only way that an individual with a drug addiction can avoid these negative consequences, is to locate a drug rehab facility that has a history of success in treating drug addiction, and commit fully to the treatment that is offered there. In order for the Rhode Island drug rehab center to design an individualized treatment program to best suit the individual, specific information must be given concerning the drug addiction during the initial assessment; this data will go a long way in helping to determine what type of treatment should be administered. It is important to have a sense of urgency in choosing a Rhode Island drug rehab; it is very common for an addict to minimize their drug problem if they have too much time to contemplate their decision. When dealing with a drug addiction, procrastination can sometimes have devastating consequences, such as a deadly drug overdose.

• In Rhode Island, a recent government survey has indicated that 12.5 of the citizens of the state have reported illicit drug use in the last year.
• According to a national survey that was conducted by a government agency, Rhode Island had the highest rate of illicit drug use in the nation among individuals that are over the age of 12.
• The same Rhode Island survey concluded that Rhode Island had the highest percentage of people who were in need of drug rehabilitation for a drug addiction, but were not receiving help.
• Additionally, the survey concluded that the state of Rhode Island had the highest rate of people that are aged 12 or older who have reported the past month use of alcohol.
• The state of Rhode Island ranked sixth in the government survey for binge drinking--having 5 or more drinks on one occasion in the last month.
• In the state of Rhode Island, citizens between the ages of 12-17 had the highest rate of binge drinking according to the survey, even though they were well below the legal age for drinking.
• Over 20% of the adolescents in the state of Rhode Island have reported having at least one drink in the last 30 days, in the face to face study that was conducted by SAMHSA.
• Cocaine is the most major drug threat in the state of Rhode Island, and the quality of the drug that is widely available is generally between 60%-90% pure.
• Heroin is readily available in Rhode Island and can be purchased in nearly every town and city in the state, and is typically trafficked by various ethnic groups that control the majority of heroin distribution at the street level.

If you or someone you love in Rhode Island is struggling with a drug addiction, reach out today for the professional assistance of a Rhode Island drug rehab facility.

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Rhode Island Drug Information and Drug Trafficking

Drug information sources share that cocaine is the primary drug of choice in Rhode Island. High quality cocaine is available in Rhode Island and is generally 60% -90% pure. Cocaine traffickers in Rhode Island also service customers in Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire, traffickers utilize Rhode Island as a transshipment point for distribution throughout New England.

Cocaine continues to be readily available throughout Rhode Island. The cocaine is transported from South America through Southwest Border States via commercial airlines and motor vehicles with sophisticated hidden hydraulic compartments. Cocaine is also brought to New England from the Mexican border, hidden within shipments of legitimate goods being transported by tractor-trailer.

Much of the cocaine HCl is converted into crack cocaine for sale at the retail level. In Rhode Island, cocaine drug trafficking is primarily by Colombian and Dominican traffickers. The majority of the cocaine purchased in Rhode Island is transported in by local suppliers who travel to New York and return to distribute the product.

Heroin is widely available in Rhode Island and can be purchased in nearly every town and city. Heroin is available in Rhode Island at very high purity levels. Dominican, Colombian, and Puerto Rican traffickers continue to dominate the heroin trafficking market in Rhode Island. The Dominican Drug Traffickers network the most among the various ethnic groups and they control the street level distribution of heroin. Heroin is typically transported by courier to Providence via airplane, train, and automobile for distribution. Heroin is sold at the retail level in bags, bundles, browns, and bricks. Kilogram quantities of heroin are rarely seen in Rhode Island.

Surprisingly, methamphetamine is rarely seen in Rhode Island. This is much different than the rest of the United State. The state of Rhode Island continues to see an abuse of "club drugs," such as MDMA and GHB. MDMA is found in various Nightclubs located in Providence, RI and at rave parties throughout the state. Almost all-local Police departments in Rhode Island have reported an increase in Ecstasy, GHB, and Ketamine or "K". The majority of the MDMA seen in Rhode Island comes from Canada, New York, and Boston, MA.

Drug information from Rhode Island shows the trend in this state supports a widespread and readily available market of fairly large amounts of marijuana. Prices of marijuana will vary seasonally as the supply fluctuates. The marijuana available in Rhode Island is mostly Mexican, however it is supplemented by limited amounts of other foreign based and domestic marijuana.

The majority of the marijuana is imported from the southwest border via parcel carriers and couriers on commercial airlines. Hydroponically produced marijuana is also available in Rhode Island. A majority of the "hydro" marijuana is transported into Rhode Island via tractor trailers and is sold for $3500 - $5000 per pound. Canada is the major source of supply for this type of marijuana in Rhode Island.

The most popular pharmaceutical substance abused in Rhode Island is OxyContin. Much of the diversion is through fraudulent prescriptions, doctor shopping, pharmacy break-ins, and hospital thefts. OxyContin is being sold for approximately $1.00 per milligram.