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McAllen, Texas, is home to approximately 106,414 people. It is found in Hidalgo County, and is around 120 miles from Laredo and 59 miles from Brownsville. During the 1990s, the city's population grew by about 27%. Today, it continues to grow, with an annual rate of around 2.9%. McAllen is known for its incredibly low cost of living and high standard of education. However, it is also home to a significant drug and alcohol abuse problem. This is also reflected in the fact that levels of property crimes are higher than the state average. That said, levels of violent crimes are lower.

 

Statistics on Substance Abuse in McAllen, TX

 

McAllen officials have completed a number of pieces of research into rates of drug and alcohol abuse. What they found in terms of young people aged between 12 and 17, was that:

 

  • 10.6% of males used illicit drugs, compared to 9.4% of females.
  • 8.3% of males used cannabis, compared to 6.3% of females.
  • 2.8% of males abused prescription medication, compared to 3.5% of females.
  • 2.4% of males abused prescription painkillers in particular, compared to 2.9% of females.

 

In response to these statistics, McAllen authorities have put a number of intervention efforts in place. First of all, they are providing young people with healthy alternatives to substance abuse. Secondly, they have started a widespread drug giveback program, to make it more difficult for young people to access substances.

 

Looking at substance abuse across the entire population aged 12 and over, officials have found that 8.6% of all people in McAllen abuse substances of some sort, which is consistent with the rates of substance abuse in young people. There is a significant concern, therefore, that young people who start to abuse substances become lifetime users.

 

Treatment in McAllen, TX

 

McAllen is keen to ensure that those who do fall into the trap of dependency and addiction are given the help that they need. To achieve this, they have invested heavily in the Hidalgo County Drug Court. These courts enable nonviolent offenders with a substance abuse problem to seek treatment through detox and rehab, thereby avoiding a prison sentence. At the same time, the city authorities understand that many substance abusers do not get in contact with the law, and that they require a different form of intervention.

 

There are numerous detox and rehab facilities available in and around McAllen, some of which are state sponsored, and others that are private. The city has focused strongly on signposting to these facilities, which include both residential and outpatient services. The city has aimed to remove barriers to access to treatment, including financial barriers.

 

Lastly, McAllen is focusing heavily on prevention. They want to ensure that the next generation is a drug free generation. To achieve this, they have launched a number of educational and outreach programs that involve the community as a whole. Healthy alternatives are provided to young people, and parents are encouraged to communicate about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse with their children.

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Drug Facts

  • Drugs are divided into several groups, depending on how they are used.
  • Nearly 23 Million people need treatment for chemical dependency.
  • 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.
  • Rock, Kryptonite, Base, Sugar Block, Hard Rock, Apple Jacks, and Topo (Spanish) are popular terms used for Crack Cocaine.
  • Adderall is a Schedule II controlled substance, meaning that it has a high potential for addiction.
  • People who use marijuana believe it to be harmless and want it legalized.
  • Methadone is commonly used in the withdrawal phase from heroin.
  • Adolf von Baeyer, the creator of barbiturates, won a Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1905 for his work in in chemical research.
  • 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.
  • Overdoses caused by painkillers are more common than heroin and cocaine overdoses combined.
  • Over 53 Million Oxycodone prescriptions are filled each year.
  • Underage Drinking: Alcohol use by anyone under the age of 21. In the United States, the legal drinking age is 21.
  • 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.
  • Hallucinogen rates have risen by over 30% over the past twenty years.
  • Since 2000, non-illicit drugs such as oxycodone, fentanyl and methadone contribute more to overdose fatalities in Utah than illicit drugs such as heroin.
  • Crystal meth comes in clear chunky crystals resembling ice and is most commonly smoked.
  • Ketamine hydrochloride, or 'K,' is a powerful anesthetic designed for use during operations and medical procedures.
  • 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.
  • Rohypnol (The Date Rape Drug) is more commonly known as "roofies".

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