In Arizona during the year 2006 a total of 23,656 people were admitted to Addiction Treatment Programs. therapy was required to treat addictions to each of the following drugs Cocaine, Crack Cocaine, Crystal Meth, Heroin, GHB, Oxycontin, Ecstasy, PCP (angel dust) and Prescription Medications. The most common drug abuse requiring treatment were Amphetamines Alcohol and Marijuana with 3,590 people admitted for Amphetamines, 3,284 for Alcoholism and an additional 2,557 admitted for Marijuana .
About 90% of people with substance abuse problems in Arizona go through outpatient alcohol and drug treatment services instead of entering a residential rehabilitation program. Even though it has been shown that residential treatment is overall more effective and a drug-free rehabilitation approach is more effective, there is often a very significant commitment that must be made in order to be accepted into a drug rehab facility that impacts job, family, and social life.
Being directly North of Mexico has meant that Arizona has become a major port of drug entry into the United States. Despite aggressive policing and an inhospitable terrain, steep mountain ranges, sparse population the Mexican border remains ideal for the drug smugglers. Because of its location, Arizona serves as a route for most drug smuggling and interstate shipment. The drug smuggling is carried out by well organized Cartels runs by the Mexican and Columbians. These hierarchical groups are ruthless, organized and have an abundance of money to finance their illegal trade.
Both Phoenix and Tucson are fast becoming major entry points for cocaine distribution from Arizona throughout the United States. Cocaine is shipped in from Colombia by air, land and sea to controlled regions in Mexico. From there it is then transported to mobile staging areas across the long Arizona/Mexico border.
Finding a drug rehab or alcohol detox program is as easy as picking up the yellow pages. Locating a drug rehab program or alcohol rehab program that is effective and can meet your individual needs is not. USA Drug Rehab is here to help you choose the Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehab best suited to meet your individual rehabilitation requirements. Please call Toll Free in North America if you need immediate drug rehab placement assistance: 1-866-720-3784.
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