Atlantic, Iowa 2007 Drug Rehab and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information

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To find out if there are any drug rehab treatment or counseling facilities serving people in Atlantic, Iowa that are suitable for your needs, please call 1-888-966-3784.

There are hundreds, if not thousands of different types of alcohol addiction and drug detox and rehab programs. When choosing a drug rehab center for yourself or a loved one in need, it is important to become educated on the different types 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 have some type of aftercare or follow-up program as well.

On average for the country, approximately 90% of addicts go through outpatient treatment services instead of entering a residential rehabilitation program. (Source: SAMHSA) 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 Iowa.

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 the Narconon Drug Detox and Rehab Program 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 the Narconon Drug Detox and Rehab Program's long-term residential treatment.

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.

The Narconon Drug Detox and Rehab Program 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.

The Narconon Drug Detox and Rehab Program has helped thousands of people from all over the United States and other countries overcome addiction. The results speak for themselves. Approximately 70% of Narconon program graduates remain drug-free.

Regardless of where you are in the country, contact a Narconon consultant today to get the help you're looking for.

The Narconon Drug Detox and Rehab Program services individuals from all over the country through our successful drug rehabilitation program, including many from Atlantic, Iowa. Contact the Narconon Drug Detox and Rehab Program today by calling 1-888-966-3784 or click here for a free assessment.

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

Drug Situation: Methamphetamine, both that which is produced in Mexico or the southwest United States and locally produced, remains the principal drug of concern in the state of Iowa. Cocaine, particularly crack cocaine, is a significant problem in the urban areas of the state. Iowa also serves as a trans-shipment point for drugs being transported to the eastern United States via Interstate 80. Interstates 29 and 35 also provide a critical north-south transportation avenue for drug traffickers. Northwestern Iowa is reporting a significant increase in the availability of crack cocaine in their area. The cocaine is believed to come from sources of supply who transport the cocaine through the Kansas City area on the way to Iowa.

Cocaine: Cocaine is readily available throughout Iowa. Cocaine availability in the Des Moines area remains stable after past increases. There has been a significant increase in the availability of crack cocaine in the Sioux City area of northwestern Iowa. Transportation of cocaine is primarily via mail services, personal vehicles, and buses from sources on the west coast and the southwest border. Suppliers from Chicago, Illinois, also supply cocaine to eastern Iowa. Mexican polydrug traffickers bring some of the cocaine into the state with shipments of marijuana and methamphetamine. Much of the cocaine is converted into crack cocaine for sale at the retail level. Street gangs control distribution in many of the urban areas of Iowa. An increase in violence accompanies this gang presence. In eastern Iowa, distribution is controlled primarily by Chicago-based street gangs, such as the Latin Kings, Gangster Disciples, and Vice Lords, who have set up operations in the area. The availability of crack in Des Moines continues to be stable. Gang affiliates from Los Angeles, California; Detroit, Michigan; and Chicago, Illinois control the crack market in Des Moines. See also: Cocaine Facts, Cocaine Health Hazards, Crack Cocaine Facts

Heroin: Mexican heroin is sporadically available in retail-level quantities throughout the urban areas of Iowa. Most of the heroin seizures are of the black-tar type, but intelligence from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids also indicates the presence of white and Mexican brown powder heroin. Both black-tar and white heroin are found here. There is a growing heroin problem in Eastern Iowa as evidenced by heroin overdoses. See also: Heroin Information, Heroin Health Hazards

Methamphetamine: Methamphetamine is the principal drug of concern in all parts of Iowa. All racial and ethnic groups abuse the drug. Hispanic trafficking organizations import large quantities of methamphetamine into Iowa, primarily via motor vehicles and mail delivery services. The large Mexican communities in Iowa provide an infrastructure to import and distribute the methamphetamine. Despite some abatement through State regulations placed on precursor chemicals, local small toxic laboratories continue to be a significant problem throughout Iowa. Most of the laboratories use the Birch method and produce only ounce quantities at a time. Law enforcement agencies throughout the state expend a large number of man-hours to combat the problem. Law enforcement reports that high purity crystal methamphetamine, or ice, is available in Northwest Iowa. The distribution organizations are selling the drug in the local market for $14,000-$16,000 per pound. See also: Methamphetamine Information, The Crystal Trap, Crystal Meth Abuse

Drug Candy: Putting drugs into candy bars, lollipops and adding strawberry flavoring to things like crystal methamphetamine is emerging as a trend in more than a few states. Although not yet found in Iowa, this practice is certain to bring young and inexperienced new users into the trap of using illegal drugs. See also: Flavored Meth

Club Drugs: The state of Iowa continues to see the abuse of "club drugs" such as Ecstasy (MDMA) and GHB. Ecstasy continues to be encountered at rave parties in eastern, south central and central Iowa. There is also intelligence indicating the trafficking of MDMA by Asian trafficking organizations in the state. Most of the MDMA in eastern Iowa is said to come from sources in California, New York, Spain, and the Netherlands. The organizations are believed to transport the MDMA via package services. See also: Ecstasy and the Brain, LSD Facts, Date Rape Drugs

Marijuana: Marijuana is readily available throughout eastern and northwestern Iowa, usually in combination with cocaine and/or methamphetamine. Cedar Rapids continues to report that marijuana in Eastern Iowa primarily originates with sources in Arizona. The availability of marijuana in central and south central Iowa is generally limited to ounce and pound quantities. Wholesale marijuana in northwest Iowa is primarily distributed by the large Hispanic community in South Sioux City, Nebraska. The majority of the marijuana is imported from the southwest border by motor vehicles, and mail delivery services. Domestically produced marijuana is also available in Iowa. Small indoor and outdoor grow operations have been found in eastern and central Iowa. "Ditchweed" marijuana is a continuing problem. The ditchweed is used as filler for higher purity imported marijuana. See also: Marijuana Facts, Effects of Heavy Marijuana Use on Learning and Social Behavior

Pharmaceutical Diversion: Current investigations indicate that diversion of hydrocodone products such as Vicodin continues to be a problem in Iowa. Primary methods of diversion being reported are illegal sale and distribution by health care professionals and workers, "doctor shopping" (going to a number of doctors to obtain prescriptions for a controlled pharmaceutical), forged prescriptions, employee theft, and the Internet. OxyContin, benzodiazepines, and codeine were also identified as being among the most commonly abused and diverted pharmaceuticals in Iowa.

The most popular pharmaceutical substances abused in eastern and central Iowa are Vicodin, Lortab, propoxyphene, alprazolam, hydrocodone, Ultram, diazepam, Hycodan, Demerol, Dilaudid, and Percodan. Much of the diversion is through fraudulent prescriptions, doctor shopping, pharmacy break-ins, and hospital thefts. OxyContin is also noted to be a pharmaceutical drug of abuse in Iowa. Treatment professionals in Iowa continue to report the widespread addiction to OxyContin. Officials from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners report that hydrocodone products continue to be the most prevalent pharmaceutical drugs of abuse in Iowa. Iowa treatment professionals report that their new clients are primarily addicted to OxyContin, Percocet, and hydrocodone products. Law enforcement in eastern Iowa report that the most commonly diverted pharmaceutical drugs include Vicodin ES, Lortab, Hycondan, Demerol, Dilaudid, Percodan, Nubaine, and Prozac. See also: Prescription Drug Addiction, OxyContin Quick Facts, Opioid Dependence

Other Drugs: Law enforcement in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines report an increasing problem with PCP. Cedar Rapids continues to report a price of $2,300-$2,500 per ounce of phencyclidine (PCP) in eastern Iowa. Cedar Rapids and Des Moines continue to report the availability of LSD in the state of Iowa. See also: PCP (Phencyclidine), Truth About LSD

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. Since the inception of the MET Program, 473 deployments have been completed nationwide, resulting in 19,643 arrests. Since the inception of the program, there has been one MET deployment in the State of Iowa, in Ft. Dodge.

Special Topics: Interstates 80 and 35 cross Iowa, providing a ready smuggling route for many drug trafficking organizations. During 2004, highway interdictions in Iowa led to seizures including approximately 130 kilograms of cocaine, 1,700 pounds of marijuana, 114 marijuana plants, 16 pounds of methamphetamine HCl, five pounds of crystal methamphetamine, and over $700,000.

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