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Drug Rehab Centers in Laredo, Texas

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There are two significant problems with substance abuse in Laredo, TX. The first is the number of cocaine addicts, estimated to be 1,396, which is substantially higher than cities of similar size. The second problem is that of prescription medication abuse, with some 3,731 people believed to abuse painkillers and other similar substances. Additionally, it is estimated that around 49 people will die as a result of alcohol intoxication this year, again substantially higher than in other cities of similar size, reflected as well in the number of DUI arrests (815).

The Addiction Problem in Laredo

Because of Laredo's proximity to Nuevo Laredo, in Mexico, there is a significant concern about drug trafficking in the area. Numerous different organizations have conducted research on the issue of drug, alcohol, and other substance abuse problems. They have found that:

  • Cocaine is a very commonly abused substance, and some people have turned to crack cocaine.
  • 15% of admissions to rehab centers in 1997 were in relation to cocaine.
  • Cocaine first became a problem in Laredo in 1986, and it has only increased since.
  • School surveys have shown that increasing numbers of young people use cocaine, as well as heroin.
  • 70% of all admissions to rehab centers in 1997 were related to heroin. However, this has dropped significantly.
  • Cannabis is the city's most popular illicit drug. 7% of all 6th grade children and 25% of all high school students have used it.
  • Rohypnol is a popular street drug. Treatment facilities are seeing increasing numbers of people who are addicted to heroin or cocaine, and abuse rohypnol as a secondary substance.

As a result of the surveys that released the data above, further studies have looked into the rates of fatalities as a result of drug or alcohol abuse. This showed that:

  • The majority of substance abuse-related deaths were due to alcohol.
  • The majority of drug overdoses in Laredo were due to heroin.
  • There are some concerns following an increase in fatal cocaine overdoses.

Treatment in Laredo

Because of these statistics, Laredo has engaged in two specific efforts:

  1. Educating young people and the community on the dangers and realities of drugs. These efforts serve as an intervention before it is too late, encouraging people to find alternatives to drugs instead. Heavy investment has been made in services for young people, providing them with safe places to learn and spend free time.
  2. Ensuring treatment facilities are available where people can receive tailored help. This includes inpatient and outpatient facilities, medically assisted detox options, faith-based rehab, and so on.

Laredo presents a drug and alcohol abuse picture that is not dissimilar to the rest of the country. It is hoped that the two-pronged approach that the city is taking, which is to intervene early and to provide treatment for those who need it, will improve the overall situation. This is done through close integration of law enforcement, health services, educational establishments, community organizations, and the population of Laredo itself, and particularly its young people.

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Drug Facts

  • Crystal meth comes in clear chunky crystals resembling ice and is most commonly smoked.
  • Heroin is usually injected into a vein, but it's also smoked ('chasing the dragon'), and added to cigarettes and cannabis. The effects are usually felt straightaway. Sometimes heroin is snorted the effects take around 10 to 15 minutes to feel if it's used in this way.
  • Rock, Kryptonite, Base, Sugar Block, Hard Rock, Apple Jacks, and Topo (Spanish) are popular terms used for Crack Cocaine.
  • People who use marijuana believe it to be harmless and want it legalized.
  • Rohypnol (The Date Rape Drug) is more commonly known as "roofies".
  • Underage Drinking: Alcohol use by anyone under the age of 21. In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21.
  • Ketamine hydrochloride, or 'K,' is a powerful anesthetic designed for use during operations and medical procedures.
  • Hallucinogen rates have risen by over 30% over the past twenty years.
  • Adolf von Baeyer, the creator of barbiturates, won a Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1905 for his work in in chemical research.
  • Methadone is commonly used in the withdrawal phase from heroin.
  • Over 53 Million Oxycodone prescriptions are filled each year.
  • In 2014, Mexican heroin accounted for 79 percent of the total weight of heroin analyzed under the HSP. The United States was the country in which heroin addiction first became a serious problem.
  • Drugs are divided into several groups, depending on how they are used.
  • Nearly 23 Million people need treatment for chemical dependency.
  • The poppy plant, from which heroin is derived, grows in mild climates around the world, including Afghanistan, Mexico, Columbia, Turkey, Pakistan, India Burma, Thailand, Australia, and China.
  • Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning that it has a high potential for addiction.
  • Among teens, prescription drugs are the most commonly used drugs next to marijuana, and almost half of the teens abusing prescription drugs are taking painkillers.
  • Since 2000, non-illicit drugs such as oxycodone, fentanyl and methadone contribute more to overdose fatalities in Utah than illicit drugs such as heroin.
  • Overdoses caused by painkillers are more common than heroin and cocaine overdoses combined.

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