Substance abuse is the nation’s number one health-related problem and the effects can be seen in Vancleave, Mississippi

Drug and alcohol addiction is the root cause to many other societal problems and it costs our country up to $500 billion each year, in addition to the thousands of lives lost, broken homes and drug-related crime.

Most addiction treatment centers have a limited success rate, where the majority of the clients relapse. This is not the case with Narconon Georgia. In fact, approximately 70% of the graduates of our drug and alcohol rehab remain drug free.

To find out if there are any drug rehab treatment or counseling facilities serving people in Vancleave, Mississippi that are suitable for your needs, please call 1-877-413-3073.

Drug Rehab Programs Vary in Type and Effectiveness

There are hundreds, if not thousands of different types of alcohol addiction and drug rehab and treatment programs. When choosing a drug rehab center for yourself or a loved one from Vancleave, Mississippi, it is important to become educated on the different types of drug rehab and what the end results are.

Types of drug rehab programs include detoxification, outpatient counseling, short-term inpatient treatment (30-day program) and long-term residential treatment (longer than 60 days). Within these there are also medical models that use substitute drugs in the treatment process and there are drug-free programs that do not prescribe more drugs to addicts. Most drug rehab centers serving Vancleave, Mississippi have some type of aftercare or follow-up program as well.

Drug Rehab Admissions for Mississippi

In 2003, there were a reported 117 drug rehabilitation and addiction treatment centers in Mississippi. These centers combined to serve 6,756 clients for alcohol and/or drug abuse problems.

On average for the country, approximately 90% of addicts go through outpatient treatment services instead of entering a residential rehabilitation program. Statistics show that longer-term residential treatment is overall more effective and a drug-free rehabilitation approach is better in the long run for the addict.

Click here for more specific information on drug rehabilitation and addiction treatment admissions for the state of Mississippi.

(Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.)

Detoxification is only the first step on the road of addiction treatment. Most rehab centers consider detoxification to be when the addict is no longer under the influence of the drug, but this is actually only withdrawal. At Narconon of Georgia we have a very unique and effective detox procedure that actually rids the body of the old drug residues, which in turn eliminates physical cravings for the drugs and allows a person to feel much healthier mentally and physically. This is called the Narconon New Life Detoxification Program and is part of Narconon of Georgia long-term residential treatment.

Recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction involves an extended process that usually involves professionals in the addiction treatment field. Narconon of Georgia’s professional treatment staff are certified and interned and we have a Medical Director, nurses on site 24 hours a day as well as approximately 30 Certified Chemical Dependency Counselors.

To make a successful recovery, the addict needs new tools in order to deal with situations and problems that are part of everyday life. Factors such as encountering someone from their days of using, returning to the same environment and places, or even small things such as smells and objects trigger memories which can create a desire to use drugs again. This can hinder the addict's goal of complete recovery and prevent them from permanently regaining control of their life. Narconon of Georgia provides the life skills necessary to overcome these barriers and have a successful, permanent recovery so that former addicts can lead a healthy, productive and drug-free life.

Narconon of Georgia has helped thousands of people from all over the United States overcome addiction. The fact is the results speak for themselves and approximately 70% of Narconon of Georgia graduates remain drug-free.

Regardless of where you are in the country, contact Narconon of Georgia today to get the help you’re looking for.

Narconon of Georgia services individuals from all over the country through our successful drug rehabilitation program, including many from Mississippi. Contact Narconon Of Georgia today by calling 1-877-413-3073 or click here for a free assessment.

Mississippi Drug Information provided by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration

State Facts:

• Population: 2,858,029
• Law Enforcement Officers: 7,034
• State Prison Population: 25,100
• Probation Population: 15,435

Violent Crime Rate:

• National Ranking: 31

2003 Federal Drug Seizures:

• Cocaine: 546.4 kgs.
• Heroin: 5.0 kgs.
• Methamphetamine: 41.1 kgs.
• Marijuana: 2,469.3 kgs.
• Ecstasy: 1,760 tablets
• Methampehtamine Laboratories: 336 (DEA, state, and local)

Drug Situation: While cocaine, particularly “crack” cocaine, is still considered to be the biggest drug threat facing the state of Mississippi, the increase in methamphetamine abuse and manufacturing follows closely behind. There has been a steady increase in production of methamphetamine, which poses a serious threat to abusers, law enforcement personnel, and the public alike. The drug of choice and most widely abused drug among consumers in Mississippi is marijuana. Other dangerous drugs (MDMA, LSD, GHB, Ketamine and Rohypnol) have remained popular among young drug users. Diversion of pharmaceutical drugs is still of significant concern in Mississippi with OxyContin abuse continuing to rise.

The movement of illegal drugs into and through Mississippi has been a significant problem for law enforcement for a number of years. Mississippi is ideally suited with its interstate system, deepwater and river ports, and air and rail systems as the “Crossroads of the South” to facilitate drug movement from the South Texas/Mexico area and Gulf ports to the entire midwest and the eastern seaboard of the United States. Drug trafficking patterns indicate the interstate highway system to be the preferred method of transporting illegal drugs into and through Mississippi. Highway interdiction is accomplished primarily through fragmented patrols by state and local law enforcement.

Cocaine: Cocaine is widely used and trafficked throughout Mississippi. Cocaine, in both powder-form “HCl” and base-form “crack,” is the most problematic drug for communities and law enforcement in Mississippi. There is often a direct connection between the use and/or sale of cocaine and crime, especially violent crime. In Mississippi, cocaine is being illicitly trafficked and used by people from all racial and socioeconomic groups throughout the state’s 82 counties. Cocaine base, “crack” cocaine, is still the drug of choice among users and traffickers in the African-American population in both urban and rural areas of Mississippi.

Unique to the Mississippi Gulf Coast counties of Hancock, Harrison, and Jackson are Vietnamese gangs involved in drug trafficking. These Vietnamese gangs, primarily operating in the Biloxi area, are heavily involved in the distribution of powder cocaine and the club drug ecstasy. The primary cocaine sources for these Vietnamese dealers are located in Texas and California. Vietnamese dealers are known to supply some of the African-American dealers with powder cocaine which is then converted “cooked” into crack-cocaine for local sale.

Mexican traffickers are loosely organized in Mississippi but are believed to be associated with large Mexican gangs operating in Memphis, Tennessee. Overall, the Mexican population in Mississippi is steadily growing and Mexican drug trafficking groups are increasing in the rural, agricultural areas of the state.

Heroin: Heroin continues to be a rare commodity in the state of Mississippi, according to reports from several local and state agencies. Most of the state’s heroin seizures come from users, although there have been cases where heroin has been seized from local independent dealers. These dealers have only had small amounts in their possession. Heroin seen in central and southern Mississippi is believed to have come from Texas and New Orleans, while the northern part of the state is getting its heroin from the Memphis, Tennessee area. Seizure figures indicate Mexican Brown (Black Tar) is the most popular type of heroin found throughout the state, however, South American white heroin has been seen in some areas.

Methamphetamine: The manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine is one of the fastest growing drug problems in Mississippi. Methamphetamine is brought in from other areas of the United States and across borders. Methamphetamine use in Mississippi is rampant. Virtually unheard of four years ago or found only in the trucking community, methamphetamine is now approaching epidemic proportions in the state.

Not only has methamphetamine use and abuse impacted the law enforcement community, Mississippi farmers, and local merchants, but also the drug treatment centers have been affected by rising admissions. According to professionals working in the drug treatment centers, methamphetamine abuse was first seen approximately five years ago with a significant increase occurring within the past three years. The need for treatment is enormous.

Initially, methamphetamine availability was concentrated in the far northern counties of Mississippi; however, several factors quickly contributed to the spread of the problem throughout northern Mississippi. Bridges at Greenville; Washington County, Mississippi; Helena, Arkansas; Coahoma County, Mississippi; and Memphis, Tennessee provide direct access to the states of Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee. These states have had a tremendous problem with the manufacture of methamphetamine, which led to tougher laws and more enforcement in those states. That pressure pushed manufacturers into northern Mississippi because of the ample supply of anhydrous ammonia and the need for less pressure from law enforcement.

The crystalline form of methamphetamine, known as “ice”, “glass”, or “crystal,” is gaining popularity. This crystal methamphetamine reportedly came from either California or Texas, and was transported to the area by transport trucks. The violators referred to the methamphetamine as “Chrome.”

The theft of precursor chemicals has increased greatly. The majority of merchants are cooperating with law enforcement by limiting access to the number of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine tablets that can be purchased as well as other items needed to manufacture methamphetamine. Because of their cooperation, however, shoplifting has increased.

Club Drugs: Both LSD and MDMA are being distributed and used in and around local nightclubs, at rave parties, and on college campuses. MDMA seizures have increased significantly since 1998. MDMA has become the most prevalent and popular of the “club” or “designer” drugs in Mississippi. GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine are not currently known to be widely used or popular. LSD found in Mississippi normally comes from California. MDMA found in Mississippi is primarily from sources in California, New York, Louisiana, Tennessee and Arkansas.

Pharmaceuticals: In Mississippi, diversion of pharmaceuticals is primarily occurring at the retail level through schemes such as forging or altering prescriptions and through doctor shopping. Illicitly diverted prescription drugs are being abused by some from all racial and socioeconomic groups. Currently, Hydrocodone (Vicodin), Alprozalam (Xanax), Diazapam (Valium), Oxycodone (Percodan, OxyContin), Lorazepam (Alivan) and Hydromorphone (Dilaudid) are the most widely diverted and abused pharmaceutical drugs in central Mississippi. OxyContin is currently the pharmaceutical drug of concern due to 14 overdoses in recent years. These drugs, and others like Rohypnol, are also being obtained in large quantities from sources in Texas border towns, especially Laredo, Texas. Another widespread problem is the illegal purchasing of large quantities of cold medicine containing ephedrine/pseudoephedrine, from grocery and drug stores, which is being converted, through use of chemicals, into methamphetamine.

Marijuana: Large quantities of Mexican marijuana are transported from Texas through Mississippi on Interstates 10, 12, and 55 destined for larger cities in the Northeastern and Southeastern United States. Couriers in pick-up trucks, vans, tractor-trailers and buses transport the marijuana in 50, 100 and 200 pound quantities in concealed compartments. Proceeds from the drug sales are returned in the same manner. Domestically cultivated marijuana is available throughout Northern Mississippi in patches of four to five plants in and around dense vegetation on United States forestry land and around area lakes. Marijuana is trafficked and used by all ethnic and socioeconomic groups in Mississippi, often along with or after the use of cocaine and methamphetamine.

DEA Mobile Enforcement Teams: This cooperative program with state and local law enforcement counterparts was conceived in 1995 in response to the overwhelming problem of drug-related violent crime in towns and cities across the nation. There have been 409 deployments completed resulting in 16,763 arrests of violent drug criminals as of February 2004. There have been seven MET deployments in the State of Mississippi since the inception of the program: Jackson (2), Gulfport, Hancock County, Greenville, Hattiesburg, and Grenada.

DEA Regional Enforcement Teams: This program was designed to augment existing DEA division resources by targeting drug organizations operating in the United States where there is a lack of sufficient local drug law enforcement. This Program was conceived in 1999 in response to the threat posed by drug trafficking organizations that have established networks of cells to conduct drug trafficking operations in smaller, non-traditional trafficking locations in the United States. Nationwide, there have been 22 deployments completed resulting in 608 arrests of drug trafficking criminals as of February 2004. There have been no RET deployments in the State of Mississippi.

Special Topics: HIDTA: The Gulf Coast HIDTA hosts the following DEA initiatives in Mississippi:

• Major Investigations Team, Pearl, Mississippi
• North Mississippi Methamphetamine Enforcement Team, Oxford, Mississippi
• Tri-County Major Investigations Team, Gulfport, Mississippi