For the past 40 years, substance abuse (especially illegal substances) in America has been a thorn in the side of a great country. Gone are the days when your biggest concern was your child being introduced to marijuana. Today’s kids have a veritable buffet of drugs at their disposal, whether it’s cocaine, heroin, or the increasingly popular crystal meth- well known to counselors at a drug rehab Henderson addicts are often sent to. Not to mention the new breed of ‘club drugs’ like MDMA and GHB. These aren’t just drugs for the street, they’re now a residential drug. Addiction program counselors have their hands full dealing with younger and younger addicts coming through their doors, with a greater number of counselors using online resources like the nonprofit Drug-Rehab.org to help direct people to substance addiction facilities.

August 26, 2010 –While still a staggering number, drug fatalities are dwarfed by deaths caused by use (or abuse) of alcohol, emphasizing the need for effective drug rehab. Henderson, NA sees more than it’s fair share of the estimated 80,000 alcohol-related deaths in America every year. Compare that to just under 10,000 drug related fatalities. The question many ask is why so much attention is focused on drug use, when perhaps there may be a greater need for facilities specializing in alcohol rehab. San Jose has implemented a city wide residential drug addiction program, as well as ramped up efforts to offer treatment programs for alcoholics and their families. More urban centers are following their lead, recognizing the fact that the issues surrounding drug and alcohol often go hand in hand. Drugs or alcohol, Drug-rehab.org counselors are there to point addicts and their families in the right direction.

Columbia University reports that 80% of Americans incarcerated are jailed due to crimes involving drugs, whether it’s possession or trafficking. And according to The Economist, the economic cost of America’s drug use is now on the cusp of $100 billion a year. What may be the most frightening statistic is that over 1,000 babies a day born in America are born addicted to crack cocaine, due to their (often teenage) mothers abusing the drug during pregnancy. In addition to this, a further 100,000 babies are in a household where they are exposed to illegal drug use.

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As Methamphetamine continues to flow into Nevada from out of state, more and more people are looking for options for effective drug rehab. Henderson, Reno, Las Vegas and other cities in the State continue to see the effects of the drug problem, including crime and social issues. Drug-Rehab.org, a nonprofit organization has been helping families in the region to sort through the wide range of drug and alcohol addiction treatment centers, placing their loved ones in the programs where they are most likely to succeed.

Families are often caught between a rock and a hard place when a loved one is suffering from a drug or alcohol addiction. As their family member spirals deeper into the clutches of addiction, they are faced with an often overwhelming range of choices. There are literally thousands of rehab centers across the country and trying to find a residential drug addiction program that meets their needs can be time confusing and expensive. The counselors at Drug-Rehab.org work with families to help them choose the best facility for helping their loved one, whether it’s an alcohol rehab San Jose location or inpatient treatment in Carson City.

According to the DEA, Methamphetamine is the most widely available drug in Nevada and continues to grow in popularity. Most of the Methamphetamine (better known as Crystal Meth) isn’t produced locally, but is imported by Mexican drug organizations producing the drug in “Super Labs” and trucking it through California and into the state. This makes it difficult to shut down the industry simply by raiding and closing production labs. Besides Crystal Meth, other drugs identified by the DEA as being of concern in Nevada include: Cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, Pharmaceuticals (including OxyContin, Valium and Xanax) and so-called Club Drugs such as LSD. With drugs so readily available and alcohol never being in short supply, the scene is set for widespread addiction. That’s why organizations such as Drug-Rehab.org are so important. With state resources stretched to the limit with enforcement issues, the families of addicts have few places to turn for help in finding effective drug rehab Henderson and other Nevada cities have numerous options and by contacting Drug-Rehab.org, a counselor can provide the guidance that helps families to quickly make the right treatment choice based on specific needs, budget and location.

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