Stillwater Drug Rehab
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There is a limited number of drug rehab programs available in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Because of this, addicts in that area must face the possibility of being place on a waiting list rather than receiving immediate treatment to help them battle addiction. Fortunately, Stillwater residents can turn to Narconon Arrowhead, one of the largest treatment facilities in the United States and has been trusted for 25 years for its effectiveness and expertise.
Narconon Arrowhead is only two and a half hours from Stillwater and is easily accessible via US-177 S and I-40 E. Located in the small town of Canadian, the CARF accredited Narconon Arrowhead has been providing effective treatment that nutures all aspects of a person that have been damaged by addiction, including the physical, mental, moral, and spiritual. Let Narconon Arrowhead help your loved one take control over their lives and rid themselves of crippling addiction.
Drug Addiction Help Near Stillwater
America is in the grips of a prescription drug epidemic. Americans comprise 5% of the world’s population, but we consume 75% of all prescription drugs used on the planet. Oklahoma ranks number one on the list of states with the worst prescription drug usage, with 8.1% of the population using prescription painkillers for non-medical purposes. This is almost double the national average. Because of these distrubing statistics, Oklahoma has increased the number of rehab centers in the state to help battle the spreading addiction epidemic.
Deaths from prescription drug overdoses more than doubled in the past 12 years, while deaths from hydrocodone are more than four times what they were just over a decade ago. Until recently, hydrocodone was the most prescribed drug in Oklahoma. Hydrocodone is a highly addictive narcotic commonly used to treat severe pain. It can be habit forming even when taken exactly as prescribed. Patients are warned to keep this medication away from anyone with a history of drug abuse. Hydrocodone slows a person’s breathing and can even stop it entirely if too large a dose is taken. Despite these facts, hydrocodone topped the list of prescribed drugs for five years.
New Legislation is Changing Trends
All that changed recently when a new law was passed banning pharmacies from refilling prescriptions of this drug. Now when a patient wants a refill they have to schedule a doctor visit and get a brand new prescription. Hydrocodone has been replaced by Zyrtec as the most prescribed medication in Oklahoma. This is welcome news to officials who are battling the prescription drug abuse epidemic.
Prescription drugs are not the only source of drug abuse in the state. Alcohol and illegal street drugs are also a problem. According to a study done by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in 2009, more than 45% of Oklahomans 12 years of age or older drink alcohol (with binge drinkers at just over 22%.) Illicit drug use stands at 8.94%. Drug use of any kind is costly both in terms of quality of life and the financial burden it places on the state (police force, prisons, drug prevention programs, etc.) Oklahoma spends 26% of its annual budget on drug-related expenses. The financial loss in terms of missing productivity due to drug use (absence from work, poor job performance, etc.) is even greater.
Many prescription drug addicts don’t view their drug use as a problem. Because prescription drugs are, by their very nature, a medical resource, users justify their behavior by saying it is medically necessary or that it “can’t be too bad because it comes from a doctor.” Many addicts start young by raiding their parent’s medicine cabinet. They reason that medical drugs are legal, cheaper and more accessible.
Stillwater Drug Rehab
The truth is that any abuse of a drug, prescription or not, is a problem that can quickly spiral out of control if not addressed. An addict’s life starts to revolve around how they will get more drugs. They need money, but are often unable to hold down a steady job that pays well due to the influence of the drug and how it affects job performance. The “solution” is often to steal from family or friends in a desperate attempt to fund the addiction. Soon the addict’s life is in shambles. At some point they will realize they have a problem and need help.
Narconon Arrowhead stands ready to assist Stillwater addicts to break their dependency on chemical substances. Rehabilitation is possible with the right resources and highly trained specialists. Family and friends of an addict don’t need to just stand back and watch as their loved one sinks deeper and deeper into addiction. A professional drug rehabilitation facility like Narconon Arrowhead is often the best answer. Once free of the influence of drugs, prescription or illicit, an addict can begin to rebuild their life and become an upstanding and productive member of society again.
