Drug Abuse Help

Drug abuse and drug addiction though medically different are both damaging to an individual and their family. Abuse can lead to many of the same short term problems as addiction. Both conditions need drug treatment.
We can help by connecting you with the best drug abuse treatment facilities available. Call now 877-417-6237.

The annual cost of drug abuse in the United States - both in dollars spent and lives turned upside down - is staggering. A study by the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found federal, state and local governments spent a combined $467 billion to address the consequences of addiction, with much of the money going to health care costs and processing addicts through the criminal legal system.
To put that number in perspective, $467 billion is more than the entire economy of most of the world's countries.

The human toll of substance abuse in America is harder to measure.

Drug abuse does not necessarily mean drug addiction, as the term drug abusers includes anyone who uses an illegal or prescribed drug in a way it was not intended - regardless of whether they are addicted to the drug yet.

The difference between drug abuse and drug addiction is important to know if you're trying to get a loved one into treatment.

Drug abusers and drug addicts tend to react differently when confronted with their problem. Those who are abusing drugs but not yet addicted can often be receptive to complaints about their using from friends and family - they'll rightly see those complaints as an expression of concern.

But those with a full-blown drug addiction will frequently resist or dismiss attempts by their loved ones to raise the issue of seeking help. It's important not to be discouraged by this reaction from the addict, and to not take it personally.

No matter what stage of drug abuse someone is in, it's DANGEROUS.

Overdoses happen to both addicts and non-addicts, as do arrests and other irreversible negative consequences.

If you or a loved one is abusing drugs or alcohol, Treatment Solutions Network can help. Our addiction specialists can refer you to the best drug rehab available. Because we are not tied to any specific facility, our focus is on finding the right treatment program for you. If the drug abuse has reached the point of addiction, call us at 877-417-6237 to end the cycle of pain and destruction. If the drug abuse has not yet become addictive, our facilities can help you stop it before addiction takes hold.

What will happen during drug treatment?

No matter what drug treatment facility you choose, the process will usually start with detox, a difficult but necessary step that rids the body of the toxins left by drugs. Without cleansing the body, true recovery can't occur - because even if the mind and spirit are willing, a body with drugs still in its system will feel compelled to keep using. Following detox, drug treatment clients will receive intensive individual and group therapy sessions, life skills training, and a whole host of other services tailored to their individual needs.

Remember, alcohol is a drug too.

In most cultures, the United States included, alcohol is the most frequently used, and abused, drug. Though TV and movies might make alcohol seem harmless, alcoholism has deadly consequences, and cannot be treated without professional help. Alcohol rehab is the best way to combat problem drinking.

About two thirds of alcoholics are men, but there are signs the gender gap is narrowing. Even pregnant women can have a problem with drug or alcohol abuse. A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services survey in 1995 found 21 percent of pregnant women had used alcohol, and 2.3 percent had used illicit drugs during the previous month - despite the clear health risks of doing so.

Besides alcohol, the most commonly abused substances include:

Opiates and narcotics - powerful painkillers that can cause drowsiness as well as feelings of euphoria. These include heroin, opium, codeine, and Oxycontin.

Central nervous system stimulants - as the name would imply, these drugs have a stimulating effect on the body. Over time, users can build up a tolerance, requiring higher and higher doses be taken in order to achieve the same effect. Examples include cocaine, methamphetamine, and Ritalin.

Central nervous system depressants - produce a soothing sedative and anxiety-reducing effect that can lead to dependence. Some depressants include Valium, Xanax, and - by far the most commonly used - alcohol.

Hallucinogens - drugs that can cause people to see things that aren't there, and can lead to psychological dependence. Examples include LSD, mescaline, and psilocybin (commonly referred to as "mushrooms").

Tetrahyrdocannabinol (THC) - is the active in ingredient found in marijuana and hashish. THC-derived drugs are often used for their relaxing effect, but can ultimately lead to paranoia and anxiety.

The experts agree - drug treatment is essential in combating America's drug abuse problem.

Gil Kerlikowske, the White House drug czar, has even called for an end to the "War on Drugs" slogan first popularized by former President Nixon 40 years ago. "People look at it as a war on them, and frankly we're not at war with the people of this country," Kerlikowske told Reuters.

Kerlikowske cited addicts cycling in and out of prisons as an example of why treatment must become a bigger part of the government's response to drug abuse.

"It's clear that if they go to prison and they have a drug problem and you don't treat it and they return- the same neighborhood from whence they came, that you are going to have the same problem.," he said. "Quite frankly, people in neighborhoods, police officers, et cetera, are tired of recycling the problem. Let's try and fix it."

Chances are you're plenty sick and tired of the drug abuse in your life, or that of your loved one. The problem won't go away on its own, but it can be fixed with the right help. Call us today for the high-quality help you deserve.

No matter your insurance, be it Cigna, Aetna, Humana, Blue Cross / Blue Shield (BCBS), Assurant, Unicare, United Health Care, Anthem, Carefirst, Asuris Northwest Health, Golden Rule, Celtic Insurance, Fortis, Health Net, Kaiser, Vista, Shelter, Wellpoint, Tri Care, Accordia or even Medicare, and state insurance - we can help you find drug abuse treatment. We also offer many affordable self pay options as well as luxury drug rehab