Drug Rehab Mississippi

Mississippi is increasingly being plagued by drug addiction and for this reason, there is the need for a greater number of drug rehab programs in the state. The most recent government statistics by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), reports that drug addiction in the state of Mississippi often goes untreated. Finding the right Mississippi drug rehab facility can be a complex task, but saving the life of the individual that is suffering from a drug addiction is a worthwhile endeavor. When choosing a drug rehab for your drug addiction, be sure to find one with a proven long term track record in successfully treating substance abuse problems. It may be confusing, learning about all of the different types of drug rehabilitation that are available, such as inpatient, outpatient, long term, or short term, but educating yourself in regard to these terms can help you to choose the perfect option for the best possible outcome in regard to the recovery process. There should also be a sense of urgency involved in choosing a drug rehab center for the treatment of a drug addiction; if too much time passes, an addict will begin to experience uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms and they may change their mind about getting the help that they so desperately need.

Despite the potential physical damage that drug addiction has on the body, the social consequences can be equally as devastating. Because substance abuse alters the brain, it stands to reason that when an individual is in the throes of a drug addiction, they will not be emotionally available in their personal relationships. Drug addiction can radically alter the way that the individual interacts in every situation, as the addicts mind is altered chemically. Drug addiction puts an enormous strain on the people that remain closely connected to the addict. Many times, these individuals feel obligated to cover for the person with the drug addiction. Sometimes these loved ones take on the burden of cleaning up the addict's messes by lying for them; this only enables the substance abuse problem to continue as the individual is robbed of the natural consequences of their behavior. Individuals who suffer from a drug addiction are much more likely to be divorced, have domestic abuse problems, and struggle with unemployment and live in poverty. The addict will avoid seeking the help of a drug rehab program if they are surrounded by individuals that pretend that nothing is wrong by hiding away all of their fear and resentments concerning the drug addiction. The consequences of the drug addiction will then continue to affect the emotional, financial and psychological well-being of the entire family.

Most individuals cannot stop using their drug of choice and go "cold turkey", without the professional assistance of a drug rehab facility. There are too many factors that are working against the individual that attempts to ease themselves off of the drug with the goal of breaking the addiction. A drug rehab program can assist these individuals by offering them a great deal of support and a structured drug addiction recovery plan. When an individual makes the decision to accept the assistance of a quality drug rehab, they will have a much greater chance of successfully recovering from the drug or alcohol addiction.

• The results of a 2007 survey of high school aged students in the state of Mississippi indicated the over 35% reported experimenting with marijuana at least once in their lifetime.
• According to the most recently reported government survey by NSDUH, approximately 9% of Mississippi teenagers between the ages of 12-17 reported the use of an illicit drug in the last 30 days.
• Over 10% of teenagers that are 12-17 in the state of Mississippi reported using marijuana in the past year.
• The state of Mississippi is ideally suited for drug trafficking with its interstate system, deepwater and river ports and air and rail systems.
• The majority of the powdered cocaine that is transported into the state of Mississippi via private and commercial vehicles originates from Columbian and Mexican drug traffickers.
• In 2007, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), with the cooperation of state and local authorities in Mississippi reported 137 methamphetamine lab seizures.
• In Mississippi, the majority of Mexican marijuana is transported into and through the state along primary transportation routes. Criminal groups regularly transport smaller shipments of marijuana to reduce the effects of high volume seizures; however, recent law enforcement information indicates that the marijuana shipments are currently increasing in size.
• In the state of Mississippi the biggest drug threat facing the state is crack cocaine.
• In Mississippi, club drugs, such as MDMA, LSD, GHB, and Ketamine, are increasing in popularity among young drug users.
• The trafficking of illegal drugs into and through the state of Mississippi has been a significant problem for law enforcement for many years.
• Cocaine is being trafficked and used by people from all racial and socioeconomic groups throughout the state of Mississippi in virtually every county.
• Law enforcement in the state of Mississippi has reported that heroin is not a drug threat in Mississippi due to the limited availability in the state.
• In Mississippi, not long ago methamphetamine was only found in the trucking community; meth use currently is approaching epidemic proportions throughout the state.
• According to substance abuse professional in Mississippi, the need for meth addiction drug rehab treatment has increased significantly in the past several years, and the need for treatment in this area is currently enormous.
• In Mississippi, Law Enforcement Officials have established a definite connection between the use of crack cocaine and criminal behavior, especially in terms of violent crime.

Drug addiction can be fatal; as in the case of a deadly drug overdose. Why take the chance, when immediate help is available. Contact a Mississippi drug rehab today and speak to a drug rehab professional that can help to make your dream of being drug free a reality.

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Mississippi Drug Information and Drug Trafficking

Current drug information for Mississippi shows that while cocaine, particularly crack cocaine, is still considered to be the biggest drug threat facing the state, the increase in methamphetamine abuse and manufacturing follows closely behind. There has been a steady increase in production of methamphetamine, which poses a serious threat to abusers, law enforcement personnel, and the public alike.

The drug of choice and most widely abused drug among consumers in Mississippi is marijuana. Other dangerous drugs (MDMA, LSD, GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol) have remained popular among young drug users. Diversion of pharmaceutical drugs is still of significant concern in Mississippi with OxyContin abuse continuing to rise.

Mississippi drug trafficking sources show that the movement of illegal drugs into and through Mississippi has been a significant problem for law enforcement for a number of years. Mississippi is ideally suited with its interstate system, deepwater and river ports, and air and rail systems as the "Crossroads of the South" to facilitate drug movement from the Texas, Mexico and gulf ports to the entire Midwest and the eastern seaboard of the United States. Drug trafficking patterns indicate the interstate highway system to be the preferred method of transporting illegal drugs into and through Mississippi. Highway interdiction is accomplished primarily through fragmented patrols by state and local law enforcement.

Cocaine is widely used and trafficked throughout Mississippi. Cocaine, in both powder form (HCl) and base form (crack), is the most problematic drug for communities and law enforcement in Mississippi. There is often a direct connection between the use and/or sale of cocaine and crime, especially violent crime. In Mississippi, cocaine is being illicitly trafficked and used by people from all racial and socioeconomic groups throughout the state's 82 counties.

Crack cocaine is still the drug of choice among users and traffickers in the African American population in both urban and rural areas of Mississippi. Unique to the Mississippi Gulf Coast counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson are Vietnamese gangs involved in drug trafficking. These Vietnamese gangs, primarily operating in the Biloxi area, are heavily involved in the distribution of powder cocaine and the club drug ecstasy. The primary cocaine sources for these Vietnamese dealers are located in Texas and California. Vietnamese dealers are known to supply some of the African American dealers with powder cocaine which is then converted or "cooked," into crack cocaine for local sale.

Mississippi drug trafficking info shows that Mexican traffickers are loosely organized in Mississippi but are believed to be associated with large Mexican gangs operating in Memphis, Tennessee. Overall, the Mexican population in Mississippi is steadily growing and Mexican drug trafficking groups are increasing in the rural, agricultural areas of the state.

Heroin continues to be a rare commodity in the state of Mississippi, according to reports from several local and state agencies. Most of the state's heroin seizures come from users, although there have been cases where heroin has been seized from local independent dealers. These dealers have only had small amounts in their possession.

Heroin seen in central and southern Mississippi is believed to have come from Texas and New Orleans, while the northern part of the state is getting its heroin from the Memphis, Tennessee area. Seizure figures indicate Mexican Brown (Black Tar) is the most popular type of heroin found throughout the state, however, South American white heroin has been seen in some areas.

The manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine is one of the fastest growing drug problems in Mississippi. Methamphetamine is brought in from other areas of the United States and across borders. Methamphetamine use in Mississippi is rampant. Virtually unheard of four years ago, or found only in the trucking community, methamphetamine is now approaching epidemic proportions in the state.

Not only has methamphetamine use and abuse impacted the law enforcement community, Mississippi farmers, and local merchants, drug treatment centers have also been affected by rising admissions. According to professionals working in the drug treatment centers, methamphetamine abuse was first seen approximately five years ago with a significant increase occurring within the past three years. The need for treatment is enormous.

Initially, methamphetamine availability was concentrated in the far northern counties of Mississippi; however, several factors quickly contributed to the spread of the problem throughout northern Mississippi. Bridges at Greenville; Washington County, Mississippi; Helena, Arkansas; Coahoma County, Mississippi; and Memphis, Tennessee provide direct access to the states of Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee. These states have had a tremendous problem with the manufacture of methamphetamine, which has led to tougher laws and more enforcement in those states. Drug information for Mississippi notes that the result of this is that manufacturers have moved into northern Mississippi because of the ample supply of anhydrous ammonia and less pressure from law enforcement.

The crystalline form of methamphetamine, known as "ice," "glass," or "crystal," is gaining popularity. This crystal methamphetamine reportedly came from either California or Texas, and was transported to the area by transport trucks. The violators referred to the methamphetamine as "chrome."

The theft of precursor chemicals has increased greatly. The majority of merchants are cooperating with law enforcement by limiting access to the number of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine tablets that can be purchased as well as other items needed to manufacture methamphetamine. Because of their cooperation, however, shoplifting has increased.

In Mississippi, both LSD and MDMA are being distributed and used in and around local nightclubs, at rave parties, and on college campuses. MDMA seizures have increased significantly since 1998. MDMA has become the most prevalent and popular of the "club" or "designer" drugs in Mississippi. GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine are not currently known to be widely used or popular. LSD found in Mississippi normally comes from California. MDMA found in Mississippi is primarily from sources in California, New York, Louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas.

Drug information from Mississippi reports that diversion of pharmaceuticals is primarily occurring at the retail level through schemes such as forging or altering prescriptions and through doctor shopping. Illicitly diverted prescription drugs are being abused by individuals from all racial and socioeconomic groups. Currently, Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Alprozalam (Xanax), Diazapam (Valium), Oxycodone (Percodan, OxyContin), Lorazepam (Alivan) and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are the most widely diverted and abused pharmaceutical drugs in central Mississippi. OxyContin is currently the pharmaceutical drug of concern and has resulted in 14 overdoses in recent years. These drugs, and others like Rohypnol, are also being obtained in large quantities from sources in Texas border towns, especially Laredo, Texas.

Another widespread problem is the illegal purchasing of large quantities of cold medicine containing ephedrine/pseudoephedrine, from grocery and drug stores, which is being converted, through use of chemicals, into methamphetamine.

Drug trafficking info from Mississippi notes that large quantities of Mexican marijuana are transported from Texas through Mississippi on Interstates 10, 12, and 55 destined for larger cities in the northeastern and southeastern United States. Couriers in pickup trucks, vans, tractor-trailers and buses transport the marijuana in 50, 100 and 200 pound quantities in concealed compartments. Proceeds from the drug sales are returned in the same manner.

Domestically cultivated marijuana is available throughout northern Mississippi in patches of four to five plants in and around dense vegetation on United States forestry land and around area lakes. Marijuana is trafficked and used by all ethnic and socioeconomic groups in Mississippi, often along with or after the use of cocaine and methamphetamine.