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Maryland Cocaine Addiction Help

Maryland has experienced an increased amount of crack cocaine abuse, especially in cities near Washington DC. Officials have also noticed that towns and cities located near the Eastern Shore and in western Maryland have a crack cocaine problem as well.

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that there are 301,000 Maryland residents that have abused an illegal drug in the last thirty days. 104,000 citizens in Maryland, age 11 and up have abused cocaine in the last year. Additionally there are 125,000 people in the state of Maryland that have reported a drug abuse problem within the last year.

One reason that there is such a need for cocaine rehabs in Maryland is because of the availibility and cheapness of the cocaine. Initially addicts are lured in because the drug is so cheap, however after they have become hooked they need more and more of the drug in order to stay high. Despite popular opinion cocaine carries some pretty significant withdrawal symptoms. Cocaine addicts will experience extreme anxiety, sleepiness, depression, increase in appetite and severe cravings. The only real way to handle this is to enroll in a drug and alcohol rehab program.

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Cocaine Addiction in Maryland

Cocaine has become a popular drug amoung high school children. 4.0% of 9th graders have abused cocaine at least once in their lifetime. By the time children reach the 12th grade the amount of people abusing cocaine increases. 14.2% of 12th graders reported using cocaine at least once in their lifetime.

The federal government seized over 250 kilograms of cocaine in the state of Maryland for 2007. There were 36.1% of the Federally-sentenced defendants in Maryland that had committed a drug offense. 40% of those people had been incarcerated for a cocaine-related charge.

Maryland Cocaine Drug Rehabs

Maryland saw 65,861 people signing up for drug and alcohol treatment in 2006. That is a decrease of about 6,000 addicts. Of those 65,861 people, 9,790 people were there for a cocaine addiction.

Not everyone is receiving the help they need for their substance abuse addiction. Reports indicate that there are 109,000 Maryland residents that need help but are not receiving the help they need.

There are several reasons why a person may not want to go to rehab. Often times family members cite this reason is because rehab has failed so many times in the past. It is important to ask yourself a few questions when considering another rehabilitation facility.

Is someone allowing that person to continue abusing cocaine? This is called enabling, it is usually very easy to spot. Often times it is the person who continuously allows the addict to come back, constantly provides money, or insists that the addict doesn't reall have a problem in the first place.

If the person completed a prior rehab was there an aftercare program in place, and if so, did they follow it?

Is there some problem besides the cocaine that is constantly present in that person's life that has never been resolved?

Have any of the previous rehabs met that person's individual needs and problems>

These are all very important questions to ask yourself and they may point to the reason why an addict doesn't think rehab will handle their cocaine addiction. Always remember that the best way to handle this problem is to seek the help of a professional drug and alcohol counselor.

Cocaine Abuse Treatment in Maryland

A common misconception is that cocaine addicts have to hit "rock-bottom" before they will ever really want to get clean. That is not necessarily the case. While it is true that when an addict realizes that they have basically nothing left, or have hit "rock bottom" it can make it easier for them to agree to go to rehab, it is not a prerequisite to rehab. In fact one of the best things about a team of professional drug and alcohol counselors is that they are specifically trained to handle resistive people. They understand that not everyone wants to be in rehab in the first place, they also understand that while a person is detoxing themselves off of cocaine they will have emotional ups and downs which may affect their willingness to be there. It is vital to understand that if a cocaine addict agrees to rehab than go with it, do not ask if they really mean it? Do not prolong their departure. At some point they may change their minds but at that point it is left up to the counselors to handle.

If you or anyone you know is in need of help finding a cocaine rehab in Maryland please call (877) 340-3602. Help is available. The only wrong thing to do is nothing at all.

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