OHIO - Drug rehabs throughout the country are not created equally. It is important to get all the information possible when it comes to drug rehabilitation facilities and their treatment methods.

State to state, prescription abuse issues vary. However, prescription drug abuse overall has been soaring. More readily available, and with the misconception that if a doctor has prescribed it, then it must be safe, more and more people are abusing and becoming addicted to prescribed medications.

The DEA¹ (United States Drug Enforcement Administration) reports that the diversion and abuse of OxyContin represent a significant drug threat in Ohio. OxyContin, a powerful pain reliever whose effects are the same as other opiate derivatives, is obtained legally through prescriptions as well as illegally on the street. Formerly seen as a drug of abuse primarily among the Caucasian population, law enforcement officials in Ohio report increasing abuse among African Americans. According to the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, youth abusers of OxyContin have begun abusing heroin since they can no longer obtain or afford OxyContin. Continued incidents of overdoses and drug-related deaths were reported throughout the state during 2006. Also, a direct connection between abuse of this drug and drug-related robberies has been established.

The abuse and diversion of oxycodone, hydrocodone, benzodiazepines (Valium and Xanax) and the generic equivalent, alprazolam, are increasing throughout the state. Primary methods of diversion are illegal sales and distribution by health care professionals and workers, “doctor shopping, and robberies. According to the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, youth abusers of OxyContin will begin abusing heroin when they can no longer obtain or afford OxyContin. Abuse of Oxycodone and drug-related robberies Also, a direct connection between abuse of this drug and drug-related robberies has been established. 

One thing is for certain, for the drug addict of prescription medications, the dwindling spiral will continue on its downward path unless action is taken. NOW is the time to do something before the addicted person winds up in jail or dead of an overdose or accident. Unfortunately past failed attempts to overcome addiction only further depress the individual so it comes as no surprise that fear and hesitation. 

In the state of Ohio there is an increased need for effective drug and alcohol rehab and addiction treatment centers as drug and alcohol use continues to escalate. Drug use erodes the quality of life not only for the user, but for their families and communities. Marriages and families are torn apart by mistrust, betrayal, fear and anger. Careers are ruined; companies lose millions of dollars in lost production time; cities and suburbs become degraded by the increased crime and violence that goes with drug trafficking and drug addiction.

From city to suburb to rural life, drug and alcohol use and abuse continues to undermine the quality of life for Ohio citizens. To do nothing for the addict, should not be an option. Something can be done; help is available.

Should a chronic drug or alcohol abuser attend a treat program close to home?

Drug and alcohol addiction typically involves habitual routines in the environmental scope of the individual, i.e. the locations of their drug or alcohol use, the people they associated with in the activities of drug or alcohol use, etc. Drug or alcohol addiction is not just drug and alcohol use, it revolves around people and things in their immediate environment which help to trigger the addictive behavior. The abusers location and routines of drug and alcohol use further trigger drug and alcohol use. It is the constant and seemingly unstoppable drug or alcohol use and the hopelessness of day to day existence which perpetuates the problem and inhibits the native desire to stop ruining their life through the use of drugs and alcohol. The above factor should not be over looked when considering a treatment center location. The first two weeks of treatment are always the most difficult and there are many factors at work to make this so. In addition to what has been covered above, a more basic factor is this; people are creatures of habit. Even overwhelmingly positive and beneficial changes in life, such as the birth of a child or a new job does not guarantee the individual will have no thoughts of missing past negative activities such as, drug or alcohol use, drug or drinking acquaintances and other associated activities. Factually this is the normal reactive auto response of most human beings; to do what they are familiar with; good or bad. It is not really that they yearn for these things, it is just all that they have known for some time. If the abuser is close to home when overwhelming feelings manifest themselves, there is a good chance he or she will leave and get back to what they know, drug addiction, as it is not very far away . Due to these factors, attending a drug rehab close to home is seldom the correct treatment option for chronic drug or alcohol abusers. It is extremely therapeutic to be distanced from their former association with drug dealers, bars, the cabinet where the alcohol was kept, the cigar box where the cocaine was stored, etc. All these triggers make the task of sobriety seem insurmountable to the chronic drug or alcohol abuser as these triggers continuously stimulate a reminder of their past addictive behaviors. For individuals with a severe drug or alcohol addiction problem, choosing a long term inpatient treatment program is another key to a successful outcome. By providing a new, safe trigger free environment, distanced from past negative associations and surroundings for an extended period of time, the chance for success increases dramatically. Our program provides people with positive circumstances to increase their chances for a successful recovery. The vast majority of students entering our program, around (80%), are from out of state or from other countries.

Healing Addicted Lives

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Review the following conditions for drug addiction; a person only has to comply with a few to be considered dependent: