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The abuse of cocine in the state of Maine is considered a significant problem. Lawrence, Lowell and Lynn, MA are the areas where cocaine for the state of Maine is usually obtained. Lately officials have noticed that some cocaine is being transported to the state from New York, Florida and New Jersey. Crack cocaine is gaining in popularity in cities like Portland and Lewiston.

There are approximately 113,000 Maine residents over the age of 11 that have abused drugs in the pst month. Additionally 25,000 Maine residents have abused coaine in the last year. 35,000 people living in the state of Maine have been addicted to some form of illegal drugs within the last year. That is a 11,000-person increase from the prior year.

At one time cocaine used to be reserved for the wealthy, showing up at parties and late night business meetings, however that has changed in recent years. Nowadays you can find cocaine (either powder or crack cocaine) almost anywhere. Cocaine has become more mainstream. Because of this more and more people have an opportunity to experiment with it, and unfortunately become addicted to the drug. While it is a common misconception that cocaine is not addictive and that it leaves the user feeling fun and upbeat, this is really not the case. Cocaine addicts experience a wide range of emotions while on the drug ranging anywhere from euphoria to paranoid and anxious.

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Cocaine Addiction Help in Maine

6th graders are beginning to abuse cocaine as well as adults. Recent studies show that 1% of all 6th graders in maine have abused cocaine at least once in their lifetime. By the time children reach the 12th grade that number increases 8.7%. Maine high schools are also reporting that 13.6% of the student population has shown up to school high or drunk and 6.8% of the students have admitted to selling drugs on the school campus.

30.9% of all Federally-sentenced prisoners in maine had committed a drug offense. Of those who were incarcerated for drugs, 70% were in prison for crack cocaine charges.

Since the 1980's crack has become very popular on the east coast. Cocaine has always induced severe and intense cravings once ingested, those feelings are compounded even more when the person is using crack cocaine. This means that people addicted to crack cocaine constantly feel those intense cravings and are constantly searching for their next fix. And while crack cocaine is relatively cheap, addicts find themselves in a position where they are always in need of more money, which brings about a lot of crime. While most longterm crack addicts eventually end up in the prison system, that does not have to occur. In order to prevent this from happening it is vital for cocaine addiction in Maine to enroll in a drug rehab program before their addiction gets out of hand.

Cocaine Rehabilitation in ME

During 2007 there were 15,582 drug and alcohol treatment admissions in the state of Maine. 1,018 of those admissions were for a cocaine addiction. Not everyone is receiving the help they need for substance abuse addiction. 34,000 Maine residents reported that they need help for drug addiction but are not receiving any.

There are several different types of rehabs available to the residents of Maine. However, there are some important questions that you need to ask yourself before committing to one facility. Do you want a short-term rehab or a long-term rehab? Are you looking for in-patient or out-patient? Do you want a facility that will take insurance or one that is private pay? These are very important questions that only a qualified drug and alcohol counselor can help you with.

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