Rhode Island Drug Rehabs

Rhode Island Drug Rehabilitation Programs

Rhode Island Drug Rehab

During the year 2005, there were 12,206 admissions to drug/alcohol rehab in the state of Rhode Island. In 2004 there were 12,873 treatment admissions in the state. In 2003, there were 13,621 admissions into drug treatment in Rhode Island.

A national study done in 2003-2004 reports that 28,000 (3.06%) Rhode Island citizens reported needing but not receiving drug treatment for illicit drug use over the last year.

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

Cocaine is the major drug of choice in the state of Rhode Island. Cocaine with purity levels between 60-90% is available in Rhode Island.

Heroin is widely available in the state of Rhode Island and its purity levels are generally high.

Marijuana is readily available throughout the state of Rhode Island. The majority of the marijuana found in the state is from Mexico, and is also imported in from other countries or domestically grown.

Methamphetamine is not a commonly abused drug in Rhode Island and is not currently considered a major threat to the state.

Club drugs use has recently increased in Rhode Island. This includes the use of ecstasy or MDMA, GHB and ketamine.

OxyContin is the number one pharmaceutical drug abused in Rhode Island. The increase in abuse of OxyContin has caused many addicts to obtain fraudulent prescriptions, go doctor shopping to obtain the drug, and partake in pharmacy break-ins, and hospital thefts. Vicodin and methadone are other pharmaceuticals commonly abused in Rhode Island.

Additionally, a national study done in 2003-2004 reports that approximately 98,000 (10.84%) of Rhode Island citizens over 12 reported past month use of an illicit drug.

Rhode Island Drug Rehabs

RI Drug Rehab Centers

Rhode Island Drug Rehab Request

All the information provided is held in strict confidence;
the more information you give us the better we will be able to assist you.

Your Name:

Email:

Home Phone #:

Cell Phone #:

Work Phone #:

Address:

City:

State:

Province/Region:

Postal Code:

Country:

Person you wish to help?

self other

If other, who are you concerned about?

Name:

Relationship:

How old is the addict?

Does the addict want help?

yes no

Please list drugs abused:

Primary:

Second:

Third:

How does the addict obtain drugs/alcohol?

Works

Steals

Prescription

Deals

Other

Please describe any personal / family problems the addict has.

Please describe any legal problems the addict has.

Please describe the overall behavior & condition of the addict.

Is there any diagnosed medical condition? (Please describe)

Is there any diagnosed mental disorder? (Please describe)

Is the addict on any medication for any of the above?

yes no

Which Medications?

How long?

Has the person ever attempted to stop using drugs before?

yes no

If so, by which method?

Self 12-step Non-Hospital Residential Hospital Other

If the addict has received treatment, please describe it.
(Include name of the facility, 12-step, etc.)

Was it a private program or a state-funded program?

private state-funded

Was there any success with the prior treatment?
(How long did the addict stay clean, etc?)

Is there anything else you would like us to know?

All the information provided is held in strict confidence

Rehabilitate:

Restore to effectiveness or normal life by training.

Addiction:

Compulsive physiological and psychological need for a habit-forming substance.

Drug:

A chemical substance, such as a narcotic or hallucinogen, that affects the central nervous system, causing changes in behavior and often addiction.

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1-877-801-5475