Drug Rehab Connecticut

Drug addiction in Connecticut is on the rise according to the latest government statistics, which is creating the need for quality drug rehab programs in the state. There are many different forms of drug rehabilitation throughout the state of Connecticut for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction. A Connecticut drug rehab facility should meet the personal needs of the individual that is seeking treatment for their drug addiction. Once an individual is willing to seek a drug rehab in Connecticut for their drug addiction, no time should be wasted into finding the right facility. The longer the decision takes, the more time the addict will have to change his mind about being admitted into the drug rehab center for their drug addiction. Each person is unique, and a quality drug rehab center will take the time to assess the needs of the person seeking treatment for their drug addiction. A drug addiction assessment should be taken during the initial consultation with a counselor at the drug rehab facility, and as much information as possible should be given in order for the drug rehab program to develop an individualized treatment plan. There are plenty of different types of Connecticut drug rehabilitation programs including holistic, residential, outpatient, and long term, just to name a few. The basic treatment components of a drug rehab program may vary, but the first step is drug detoxification.

In the detox portion of a drug rehab program, an individual goes through the process of "withdrawing" from the drug(s). An individual that is going through the detox process will experience the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms, but some of these symptoms can be alleviated with the professional level of care that is administered as a part of the drug treatment facility. It is important to know that detox by itself cannot accomplish the goals of a comprehensive drug rehab program. After the detox is completed, an individual can focus on the various components of the Connecticut drug rehabilitation facility that will help them to master the tools that are necessary to reach their goal of being drug free. The Connecticut drug rehab will usually then begin to administer other components of treatment that may include, counseling, group classes, behavior modification techniques, and drug relapse prevention education. A quality Connecticut drug rehab will also offer some form of aftercare to support the individual after they have graduated from the treatment program, and have returned home.

• According to the Connecticut Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), cocaine is widely abused in the state, with crack being preferred over the powder form of the drug.
• Ecstasy has become one of the most prevalent controlled substances that is encountered by law enforcement in Connecticut and is readily available in the state.
• The price from MDMA (ecstasy) has remained at $20-$30 per unit in Connecticut.
• Marijuana is readily available in Connecticut, and most often comes into the state from Mexico.
• In the state of Connecticut, demand for heroin is high and the drug is extremely accessible. The popularity of the drug is mainly due to the low cost and high purity heroin that can be effectively snorted or smoked, rather than injected with a needle.
• Second to cocaine, heroin is among the greatest drug threat in Connecticut, and abuse of the drug remains widespread in the state in both the suburbs and rural areas.
• Current DEA investigations in Connecticut have indicated that the diversion of Vicodin and OxyContin continues to be an ongoing problem in the state.
• Over 900,000 people that reside in the state of Connecticut reported that the occasional use of marijuana was a "great risk".
• Government statistics for the year 2004-2005 indicated that 98,000 Connecticut citizens reported a drug addiction in the case of an illicit substance in the last year.
• Approximately 40% of high school students in the state of Connecticut in 2005 reported using marijuana at least once in their lifetime.
• Half of Connecticut high school seniors in 2005 reported using marijuana on at least one occasion.
• Over 10% of male high school students in the year 2008 in the state of Connecticut reported using cocaine on at least one occasion.
• Because Connecticut is located close to New York City, it is an important transit and destination area for drug trafficking.
• During the year 2006, over 50% of the federally sentenced defendants in the state of Connecticut had committed a drug offense, and a large majority of these cases involved crack cocaine.
• Almost 10% of the inmates that were incarcerated in Connecticut in the year 2008 had committed an offense involving the sale of a narcotic drug or a hallucinogenic substance.
• In 2008, the Department of Corrections' Objective Classification System in the state of Colorado indicated that more than 88% of the inmates that come into the system have some type of a substance abuse history; this suggests a significant need for some level of drug rehab is needed.
• In the state of Connecticut in 2006, there were over 45,000 admissions to drug rehab centers in the state.
• Clandestine methamphetamine labs have been located in the state of Connecticut, but meth abuse is not nearly as prevalent as in other areas of the country.
• Most methamphetamine users in the state of Connecticut are teenagers that frequent all night dance parties that are typically called "raves".
• In Connecticut, Cocaine Hydrochloride is available in many sizes and quantities; the most popularly sold size is the one ounce package that is generally referred to as an "eight ball".
• In the state of Connecticut, DEA laboratories have tested heroin that has proven to be 70%-80% pure.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a drug addiction, the support and assistance of a drug rehab program is only a phone call away; Contact a Connecticut drug rehab center right now where you can speak to a counselor that cares.

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Connecticut Drug Information and Drug Trafficking

Today, heroin equals crack cocaine as the greatest drug threat in Connecticut. Heroin is a significant problem in the suburban areas of the state as well as the urban areas. Located between the drug distribution centers of New York and Boston, Connecticut is an important drug trafficking and destination area for drugs. Interstate 95, the major north-south route on the East Coast, extends along Connecticut's southern shore through Stamford, Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London. It connects New York City with Boston and continues to the U.S.-Canada border. Interstate 91 extends from New Haven north to Massachusetts, Vermont and the U.S.-Canada border. These interstates intersect in New Haven and from what is known by law enforcement as the New England Pipeline.

Cocaine is widely abused in Connecticut, with crack being preferred over powder. Cocaine Hydrochloride is available in many sizes from gram to kilogram quantities, especially the "eight-ball" ounce size. Colombian suppliers distributing through Dominican drug traffickers facilitate the entry of crack cocaine into Connecticut. Dominican drug traffickers continue to expand their role, becoming more instrumental in acquiring multi-kilogram loads from New York and importing them into Connecticut.

As mentioned above, demand for heroin is increasing dramatically in Connecticut. It is easily accessible, and selling at remarkably low prices and high-purity levels (an average of 70-80% purity by DEA laboratories.) Heroin abuse in Connecticut remains widespread, affecting both suburban and urban areas.

Hispanics, specifically Dominican groups, are largely responsible for the street distribution of heroin in Connecticut. Colombian and Dominican narcotics traffickers are the primary suppliers of high-quality heroin to the street dealers. Dominican violators usually acting on behalf of Colombian traffickers, serve as mid-level heroin distributors.

The heroin is primarily being transported into Connecticut from New York City, usually entering the region via one of the major interstates, in automobiles equipped with hidden hydraulic compartments or "traps." Throughout New Haven, Connecticut the demand for heroin in varying sizes and amounts is ever present. Until recently, the heroin was readily available in pre-packaged bags stamped with logos. Lately, however, bags of heroin have been seized without any logos or markings.

Although meth abuse is not nearly as prevalent in Connecticut as other areas of the country, several methamphetamine labs have been located here. Most methamphetamine abusers are teenagers and young adults who frequent rave parties.

MDMA/Ecstasy is readily available and abused in Connecticut. MDMA has become one of the most prevalent controlled substances encountered by law enforcement. It has become a popular drug of choice among college age students and more recently high school teenagers. MDMA is commonly distributed at nightclubs, primarily in metropolitan areas, "rave clubs", and on college campuses.

MDMA distributors travel by vehicle to New York to pick up supplies of MDMA. Criminal groups transport additional quantities of the drug into Connecticut from Canada via the same method. Retail prices for MDMA in CT have remained constant at $20-$30 per unit.

As the rest of the country, marijuana is found in all areas of Connecticut. The majority of the commercial grade marijuana available in Connecticut comes from either Mexico and/or the Southwest area of the U.S. Marijuana is readily available in the state of Connecticut for individual use and available in multi-ounce/pound quantities for wholesale distribution through Jamaican trafficking groups.

Intelligence gathered through surveillance and confidential sources indicates that Jamaican traffickers continue to receive and coordinate the bulk shipment of marijuana packages to Connecticut from courier services such as the United Parcel Service, Federal Express and the U.S. Postal Service - Express Mail Delivery. Caucasian criminal groups smuggle high quality, Canada-produced marijuana across the U.S.-Canada border primarily via private vehicles and couriers on foot. Couriers on foot typically rendezvous with co-conspirators near the U.S.-Canada border, who then transport the marijuana to Connecticut via private vehicles.

Also, a significant increase in sophisticated indoor hydroponic marijuana growth sites have been revealed in the New Haven, Connecticut area. The operations are expertly wired to avoid high-electricity usage detection by utility companies bypassing electric meters or wiring through an alternate locations, therefore evading notification to law enforcement. Additionally, the sites are housed in locations with large liens, preventing forfeiture by DEA. These operations are run by a small, tight-knit group that share technology and growing techniques. Source information indicates the marijuana is sold for prices as high $5000 per pound.

PCP is another drug found in Connecticut. It is most often transported into Connecticut from the southwestern United States and the New York City area through the use of couriers. PCP is sprayed on crushed mint leaves or marijuana and then smoked. Loose PCP-laced marijuana, often packaged in a plastic bag, is called "wet" and PCP-laced blunts are called "illy".

Diverted pharmaceuticals are also highly abused in Connecticut. The DEA Hartford, Connecticut RO indicates that OxyContin, Vicodin, oxycodone, Hydocodone, methadone, Ritalin, Xanax and Diazepam are among the most frequently abused diverted pharmaceuticals. The diversion and abuse of prescription opiates such as OxyContin, Vicodin, and Percocet are increasing rapidly.

Diverted pharmaceuticals typically are obtained through common diversion techniques including prescription fraud, improper prescribing practices, "doctor shopping" (visiting multiple doctors to obtain prescriptions), and pharmacy theft. Local independent dealers and abusers are the primary retail-level distributors of diverted pharmaceuticals in Connecticut.