Chattanooga, Tennessee has a total of 22 drug rehab listing(s) containing information on alcohol rehab centers, addiction treatment centers, drug treatment programs, and rehabilitation clinics within the city. Contact us if you have a facility in Chattanooga, Tennessee and would like to share it in our directory. Additional information about specific Chattanooga listings is available by phoning our toll free rehab helpline at 866-720-3784.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, is home to approximately 155,554 individuals. It is found in Hamilton County and it is around 100 miles outside of Knoxville and 75 miles outside of Huntsville. During the 1990s, the population of Chattanooga grew very little, at a rate of only around 2%. Today, the city's population is actually declining, although at a rate of less than 1% per year. Unfortunately, Chattanooga has a significant drug and alcohol abuse problem. This is reflected in the fact that rates of violent and property crimes, both positively correlated to levels of substance abuse, are higher than in the state average.
Facts on Substance Abuse in Chattanooga, TN
A number of facts are known about drug and alcohol abuse in Chattanooga, including the fact that there is a strong gender disparity. It was observed that:
The gender disparity, which can be observed in the above statistics, is being addressed by looking at healthy alternatives targeted specifically at the male population. These include significant intervention efforts within schools and through community organizations. It is hoped that, by targeting young people in particular, future problems with substance dependency and addiction can be prevented.
Chattanooga authorities also wanted to determine how significant the problem with driving under the influence is. They found that:
To combat this particular problem, Chattanooga authorities have increased the powers of the drug court. Here, people convicted of a DUI and who have not committed a violent offense, are given the opportunity to seek treatment through a detox and rehab facility (residential and/or outpatient) to combat their addiction. If they are able complete the program, their criminal case will be dismissed, and they won’t have to serve a prison sentence. These efforts have had very positive effects, and are credited with the resulting decline in the number of people convicted of DUI offenses.
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