Colorado is in Desperate Need of Drug Rehab

11/18/2009

Colorado is in Desperate Need of Drug Rehab

Throughout the state of Colorado it has been reported that drug and alcohol abuse and addiction is on the rise. Cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine and heroin are readily available throughout the state and continue to be a problem for all residents. The judicial system is also becoming overcrowded with substance abuse offenders. It is probably safe to say that the criminal activity in Colorado is directly related to drug or alcohol abuse.

In 2007, there were 15 drug courts in existence or being planned in Colorado according to the Office of Justice Programs Drug Court Clearinghouse and Technical Assistance Project. Nine of these drug courts had been operating for at least two years, two had recently been implemented and another four were being planned at that time. Drug courts have slightly deterred criminals and substance abusers from using drugs and alcohol but haven’t had a major impact or offered any real solutions. Effective drug rehab is the key to stopping the majority of criminal activity going on in Colorado.

It is apparent that residents in Colorado are in desperate need of effective and successful drug rehab and treatment programs. According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Statistics for 2008 there were over 52.6 kilograms of cocaine, 3.3 kilograms of heroin, 26.4 kilograms of methamphetamine and 24,089.2 kilograms of marijuana seized by the federal government. Mexican poly-drug trafficking organizations that have ties to larger criminal organizations in California, Arizona, Texas and Mexico and they are involved in all types of drug distribution throughout the state. There is obviously a major drug problem in the state of Colorado and many people are struggling with addiction. The law enforcement alone is not going to do the trick.

The state of Colorado is in distress and needs immediate help. The drug and alcohol problem continues to devastate families and entire communities and seems to only be getting worse. The only real solution to this massive problem is proven, successful and effective long-term in-patient drug rehabilitation facilities. According to NSDUH (National Survey on Drug Use and Health) data, approximately 110,000 Colorado citizens reported needing but not receiving treatment for illicit drug use within the past year. One of the main reasons for this is because the citizens can't find effective treatment. Most have given up hope that they can be helped.
 

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