Drug Rehab Arizona
Arizona is one of the prime transhipment points for drugs being imported and smuggled across the United States and Mexican borders. Various Mexican poly-drug organizations are involved in importation and trafficking of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana and other precursor chemicals. All these including club drugs like Ecstasy, LSD, etc., are readily available and easily distributed by street gangs who control the market. Recent surveys show alarming figures of a higher percentage of 8th - 12th grade teenagers on drug abuse in Arizona as compared to nationwide figures.
In order to address and combat this growing problem many drug rehab centers have been set up in the state of Arizona. Some of these centers are for people with dual diagnosis and some mainly to combat drug and substance abuse and addiction. These drug rehab facilities use both medical and naturopathy treatments. The centers focus on treatment of substance abuse and mental health. Some centers specialize in treatments of co-existing disorders such as eating disorders, sexual compulsivity, pain management, etc. The programs offered are either long-term or short-term residential stays as well as in-patient and/or outpatient care. There are also centers dedicated exclusively for adolescents, women and for women and children.
There has been a nationwide drive to include the youth who are the most vulnerable, in setting up drives against drugs and substance abuse. The Drug Free Communities Program (DFCs) has organizations that mobilize communities to work and prevent drug abuse among the youth. ONDCP (Office of National Drug Control Policy) works to foster the existence and growth of coalitions through DFC grants. In 2011, about 15 Arizona coalitions received relevant grants from ONDCP.
The High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program co-ordinates drug control efforts among federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
The Federal Government offers competitive grants to states for their efforts to combat and reduce the use of drugs and their consequences. In 2010, these grants amounted to 138.5 million dollars.
What are the benefits of drug rehab in overcoming drug addiction?
De-addiction is more than just a physical treatment. The root causes of drug addiction are emotional disorders such as deep anxiety, depression and rejection. Therefore a person on substance abuse needs external support to help overcome the problem and cannot do it through self help. Rehab centres have trained people in medicine, psychotherapists and psychologists, counselors, etc., who follow a tried and tested method of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Hence they are better equipped to help a person who suffers addiction. 24/7 centers care for and monitor individuals and offer support throughout the treatment. Methodical treatments and strict routines help addicts over a course of time to rid themselves from the deadly claws of addiction. An effective drug treatment would include healing in four primary areas - physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual thus dealing with the body, mind and spirit. An individual, who is defeated emotionally, physically and psychologically because of excessive dependence on toxins and chemicals, also needs spiritual healing in order to reclaim his life again. The physical state begins to heal within a week of the treatment. The skin begins to clear up and appetite returns. The psychological and emotional healing is much more gradual as it deals with deep seated traumas that may even root back to childhood. When a person decides to make an attempt to end his addiction, his willingness to follow the counselor's guidance becomes imperative to achieve personal success.Through regular counseling, therapy, medical assistance, support groups and learning new skills, the individuals under substance abuse are able to regain their lost confidence and live life in a positive manner. Drug rehab programs have been positively changing the lives of those who have been marred by addiction, dependency and substance abuse for years. One of the most important positive influences and experience a person who has been under substance abuse can have is the transition to a life of moderation. The help provided at drug rehab centers through their programs makes this transition possible for every person under substance abuse who reaches out and grabs the opportunity provided.
A recent survey in 2010 prepared by the Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center at the Arizona State University and funded by the St Luke's Health Initiatives, Phoenix has brought forth some important data that brings to light the magnitude of the problem of substance abuse in the state. Random sampling method was used.
Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used amongst adults. Almost 31% of those surveyed (n=2541) had used illicit drugs in their lifetime.Lifetime prevalence was highest amongst men. About 35% males had used illicit drugs as against 25% females.Higher percentages of Hispanics, Whites and African Americans were reported for alcohol consumption.Over 59% of those between 18-28 years were current drinkers. The figure was 63% amongst 29-39 age groups.
In 2010, according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 395,000 Arizonians over 12 years of age have been reported having used illicit drugs in a month. 137,000 have been under the influence of drugs over the past year.In 2006, there were 24,360 admissions for drug/alcohol treatment in the state of Arizona.In 2011, the US Border Patrol found a drug trafficking tunnel running between Arizona and Mexico from which they seized marijuana amounting to a street value of half million dollars.In 2009, the number of emergency room visits for drug dependence was 878. Inpatient discharges for cocaine stood at 455 and for opiates such as heroin, etc., were 1520.
Admitting oneself into a drug rehab center in case you are under substance abuse is one of the sanest decisions that you can make. When you have understand the dangers of addiction to substances and drugs such as alcohol, heroin, marijuana and meth and have seen them claim the lives of people around you or your own life, it is time to break the dependency. The state has provided enough and more means to help you by instituting drug rehab centers in Arizona. The amount of funding that goes to help substance abusers runs into astronomical figures. Giving yourself another chance is the least and the best thing you can do for yourself and your family.
Arizona Census Data
According to the U.S Census Bureau, the population of the State of Arizona during 2010 was estimated to be 6,392,017. The population for the year of 2011 in Arizona was reported to be 6,482,505. During 2010 in the state of Arizona, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that 73% of the residents were of Caucasian origin; 4.1% were reported to be African Americans; 4.6% were reported to be of American Indian and Alaska Native origin; 2.8% of the Arizona residents were reported to be Asians; 29.6% were reported to be of Hispanic or Latino origin, and 3.4% of the residents of Arizona reported being of two or more races.
According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey, in relation to the sex and age for the total population of the residents of Arizona, it has been estimated that 3,108,816 people in the state were reported to be males and 3,138,582 of the population were reported to be females. Of the total population in Arizona, 463,060 were reported to be under 5 years old; 440,280 reported to be 5 to 9 years old; 440,109 of the residents of Arizona were reported to be 10 to 14 years of age; 452,844 reported that they were 15 to 19 years old; 432,885 reported being 20-24 years old; 853,236 of the residents of Arizona were reported to be between 25 to 34 years old; 828,522 reported being 35 to 44 years old; 820,262 were reported to be 45 to 54 years old; 360,930 of the residents of Arizona were reported to be 55 to 59 years old; 321,460 were reported to be 60-64 years old; 462,410 were reported to be 65 to 74 years old; 275,989 were reported to be 75 to 84 years old and 94,829 of the residents in the state of Arizona were reported to be over the age of 84.
According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey estimates for the state of Arizona, in relation to education, 285,859 of the residents have reported having less than a 9th grade education; 338,504 have reported that they attended four years of high school, but did not receive a diploma; additionally, 1,008,463 students who reside in Arizona reported being a high school graduate, which includes individuals in the state who have graduated by completing general education equivalency courses. In relation to college education, 1,026,418 of the residents in Arizona have reported attending college, but did not obtain a degree; 321,019 reported that they have earned an Associate's degree; 672,317 have reported receiving a Bachelor's degree and 385,058 of the residents of Arizona have reported having a graduate or professional degree.
According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey estimates for the state of Arizona, in relation to employment status, 2,995,656 of the residents in the state that were 16 years or older were reported to be a part of the labor force; 2,975,166 of Arizona residents were part of the Civilian labor force and 20,490 of the people who resided in the state were reported to be a part of the Armed Forces. 1,817,840 of the residents of Arizona that are over the age of 16 reported that they were not a part of the labor force; additionally, 227,691 of the residents of Arizona reported being unemployed at some point during this period of time.
According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey estimates for the state of Arizona, in relation to the occupation status of the civilian employed residents, 948,700 reported being employed in a job that was related to management, business, science and art occupations; 499,205 of Arizona residents reported being employed at jobs that were related to service occupations; 741,757 reported working in sales or having office jobs; 297,558 Arizona residents reported working in construction, maintenance, or in jobs that were related to natural resources. 260,255 of Arizona residents reported being employed in jobs that were related to production, transportation, and material moving occupations. From 2002-2010, there were 416,233 government workers in the state of Arizona and 2,154,992 private wage and salary workers.
According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey estimates for Arizona in relation to household incomes, of the 2,326,468 households in the state, 163,071 households reported earnings of less than $10,000 per year; 119,317 of the residents in Arizona reported household earnings that were between $10,000-$14,999 per year; 251,762 reported household earnings of $15,00-$24,999 per year; 355,659 of Arizona residents reported household earnings of $25,000 to $34,999 per year; 446,445 reported household earnings of $35,000 to $49,999 per year; 286,189 of Arizona residents reported household earnings of $50,000 to $74,999 per year; 275,283 reported household earnings of $75,000 to $99,999 per year; 275,283 of Arizona residents reported household earnings of $100,000-$149,999 per year; 85,914 reported household earnings of $150,000 to $199,999 and 79,797 of Arizona residents reported having a household income that exceeded $200,000. The median household income in the state of Arizona from 2006-2010 was reported to be $50,448.
According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey estimates for Arizona, in relation to the marital status of males in the state from 2006-2010, 2,421,723 of the males who were 15 years of age or older reported being married; 822,536 reported that they never married; 1,254,246 of the males in Arizona were legally married, but reported being currently separated from their spouse; 35,182 were reported to be legally separated; additionally, 58,808 of the residents in Arizona reported being widowed and 250,951 of the males in the state reported being divorced.
According to the 2006-2010 American Community Survey estimates for Arizona, in relation to the marital status of females in the state from 2006-2010, 2,481,644 of the females in the state who were 15 years of age or older reported being married; 659,465 reported that they were never married; 1,232,181 females in Arizona reported that they were legally married, but that they were currently separated from their spouse; 53,067 reported that they were legally separated; additionally, 209,965 of the female residents in Arizona reported being widowed and 326,966 of the women in the state reported being divorced.