Nebraska Drug RehabDuring 2005, there were about 14,700 admissions to drug rehab and alcohol treatment centers in Nebraska. This is slightly down from more than 15,100 in 2004 but way up from the 10,600 in 2003. According to 2003-2004 national survey data, approximately 37,000 people in Nebraska reported needing but not receiving drug rehab treatment for illicit drug use within the past year. The drug situation in Nebraska is as grim as any other state, showing a clear-cut need for drug rehabilitation programs that can help. Crack cocaine is a serious problem in the metropolitan areas of Nebraska. Cocaine is available at both the wholesale and retail level. Heroin is more common in the Omaha area, but is generally not considered a major threat in Nebraska. Marijuana is the most widely available and commonly abused drug in Nebraska. Methamphetamine is the major drug of concern in Nebraska and is available throughout the state. Additionally, parts of the state such as Omaha have seen an increase in the availability of crystal meth or "ice." The popularity of club drugs continues to be a concern to law enforcement and to local communities. MDMA (ecstasy) is the most widely used club drug. As for prescription drugs, OxyContin is widely available throughout Nebraska, but diverted pharmaceuticals doesn't appear to be as big of a problem as the illicit drug use. About 98,000 people in Nebraska reported past month use of an illicit drug. Contact us now for drug rehab help for yourself or someone you love from Nebraska.
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