During 2004, there were 19,838 admissions to drug rehab centers in Alabama. This is down from 21,108 rehab admissions in 2003, but slightly up from the 19,538 admissions to drug rehabilitation programs in Alabama in 2002.

According to 2003-2004 national survey data, approximately 92,000 (2.48%) Alabama citizens reported needing a drug rehab program but not receiving treatment for illicit drug use within the past year.

The drug situation in Alabama is as grim as any other state, showing a clear-cut need for drug rehabilitation programs that can help.

Cocaine hydrochloride and crack cocaine pose significant drug threats to Alabama.

Although heroin is not currently considered a significant drug threat in Alabama, recent intelligence suggests that its use may be on the rise. Heroin found in the state is becoming available in a purer form and it is also becoming more affordable.

Marijuana continues to have a strong presence in Alabama and is the most widely abused drug in the state.

Methamphetamine has surpassed cocaine as the most significant drug threat in Alabama.

Club drug abuse and distribution among young people is on the rise in Alabama. Increases in arrests, overdoses, and seizures of designer drugs have been reported and indicate a trend toward increased availability and trafficking in Ecstasy, LSD and Ketamine. MDMA, LSD, GHB, and Ketamine are readily available throughout the state. GHB and MDMA have emerged as the club drugs of choice and the end-users are primarily young Caucasians, particularly college students and rave participants.

Current investigations indicate that diversion of hydrocodone products continues to be a problem in Alabama. Oxycodone products, methadone, benzodiazepines and phentermine have also identified as being among the most commonly abused and diverted pharmaceuticals in Alabama.

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