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Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) **addiction treatment** centers local phone numbers
ALBANY	(229)	435-8823
ATLANTA	(404)	378-8413
AUGUSTA	(706)	772-9476
COLUMBUS	(706)	257-1533
DOUGLASVILLE	(770)	947-2100
DULUTH	(770)	622-1160
DUNWOODY	(678)	320-0001
EAST POINT	(404)	684-7077
KENNESAW	(770)	423-0800
LAWRENCEVILLE	(678)	407-3150
MABLETON	(770)	948-0881
MACON	(478)	474-8588
MARIETTA	(678)	419-9985
ROSWELL	(770)	998-1988
SANDY SPRINGS	(404)	255-5550
SAVANNAH	(912)	944-2275
SMYRNA	(770)	436-4925
TUCKER	(770)	270-0121

Addiction Treatment Programs in Georgia - Statistics (2005) (TEDS)

State Population (2005): 9,132,553 (census.gov)
According to TEDS, Georgia had a total of 44,890 admissions to addiction treatment centers and drug rehab programs in 2005. The majority of these addiction treatment admissions - 21% - were for alcohol treatment only. Second ranked cocaine addiction treatment with 19% (smoked). Treatment for marijuana also had a high percentage (15.4%) in the drug rehabs in Georgia.
These statistics were taken from the Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions by Primary Substance of Abuse. Year=2005.

Drug Rehab Programs in Georgia

There are many drug rehab programs in Georgia that provide addiction treatment services for adults and adolescents. Georgia is actually one of the most preferred states for the treatment of alcoholism, drug addiction and dual diagnosis. Drug rehab programs in Georgia, may or may not include a drug detox or alcohol detox program. It is critical to discuss this aspect of a drug rehab program with intake staff, as it can make a tremendous difference in a person’s addiction treatment and recovery in Georgia. Secondly, each drug rehab program and alcohol rehab program in Georgia might have a different addiction treatment philosophy or clinical approach, as each drug rehab might specialize in treating different populations. It can be a challenging experience to try and decide which drug rehab program in Georgia is best for you.

Recovery Connection® can match your addiction treatment needs with a drug rehab program in Georgia capable of meeting them. Not every drug rehab program in Georgia is the right one for you. With our vast knowledge of what each drug rehab program in Georgia can provide, we can make this process much less stressful for you. Call Recovery Connection® at 1-800-99-DETOX.

Alcohol Rehab Programs in Georgia

Alcoholism, alcohol dependency and alcohol addiction all fall into the same category. Alcohol is physically addicting and alcoholism can have devastating effects on a person’s family, employment, health, finances and emotional well being. It is quite difficult to recover from the disease of alcoholism on one’s own, due to the alcohol withdrawal symptoms one experiences upon discontinuing alcohol use.

There are alcohol rehab programs in Georgia which differ in alcohol rehab services and the patients the alcohol rehab treats. There are federally funded alcohol rehab programs in Georgia for those people that are financially challenged, alcohol rehab programs in Georgia for adults and adolescents and alcohol rehab programs in Georgia for those persons with private insurance and an ability to pay for alcohol rehab treatment.

For someone not in the alcohol treatment arena, knowing how to differentiate between one alcohol rehab program in Georgia and another can be quite difficult. It is important to find out whether the alcoholism treatment program in Georgia you are looking at has their own alcohol detox program, whether the alcohol rehab has a comprehensive family program and which special addiction treatment needs can the alcohol rehab in Georgia meet.

Allow Recovery Connection® to answers these questions for you as you search for an alcohol rehab program in Georgia. Let us match your alcohol rehab needs with the alcohol rehab services that are available.

Addiction Treatment Programs in Georgia

Addiction treatment programs in Georgia have been around for many years. Unfortunately, not every addiction treatment program in Georgia is effective or has the actual addiction treatment services you require to achieve long term recovery from chemical dependency. There are addiction treatment programs in Georgia that specialize in treating different populations such as GLBT or professionals, just as there are addiction treatment programs in Georgia that specifically designed to treat adolescents.

A quality addiction treatment program in Georgia should have its J.C.A.H.O (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization) accreditation and state licensing. From an addiction treatment perspective, having its own detox program, family program and dual diagnosis program is imperative. With that being said, that does not mean that the addiction treatment program can meet your specific needs or is the most effective addiction treatment program for you.

Gay Drug Rehab in Georgia

While a person who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) can receive addiction treatment or alcohol treatment in any alcohol rehab program in Georgia or drug rehab program, not all drug rehab programs or alcohol rehab programs in Georgia are designed to meet their specific needs. That is to say, that there are not many drug rehab programs or alcohol rehab programs in Georgia that have addiction treatment staff trained in how to deal with issues such as “coming out”, internalized homophobia, homophobia, gay relationships or any other issues pertinent to the GLBT community. For a gay man or woman in Georgia, secure in their sexuality, it might not make a difference, but for the vast majority of gay men and women, a gay friendly drug rehab in Georgia or gay alcohol rehab in Georgia, might mean the difference between recovery and relapse.

An effective gay drug rehab in Georgia, gay alcohol rehab in Georgia or gay friendly drug rehab in Georgia should have as a minimum addiction treatment groups specific to the GLBT population, an addiction treatment staff trained in the attitudes and issues surrounding the GLBT population, an addiction treatment staff that has dealt with any homophobic issues they might have and a passion to treat the GLBT community. It is important that any drug rehab or addiction treatment program that claims to treat the GLBT community, to provide them with a safe setting in which to deal with issues that concern the heterosexual population.

To locate a gay friendly drug rehab in Georgia or gay friendly alcohol rehab in Georgia, you can call Recovery Connection® at 1-800-993-3869.

Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Georgia

The state of Georgia is both a final destination point for drug shipments and a smuggling corridor for drugs transported along the East Coast. Extensive interstate highway, rail, and bus transportation networks, as well as international, regional, and private air and marine ports of entry serve the state. Moreover, Georgia is strategically located on the I-95 corridor between New York City and Miami, the key wholesale-level drug distribution centers on the East Coast and major drug importation hubs. In addition, Interstate Highway 20 runs directly into Georgia from drug entry points along the southwest border and Gulf Coast. The city of Atlanta has become an important strategic point for drug trafficking organizations as it is the largest city in the South and is a nexus for all East/West and North/South travel. The entire state, Atlanta in particular, has experienced phenomenal growth over the last several years with a corresponding increase in drug crime and violence. With Georgia bordering North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, Alabama and Florida, Atlanta is the base for several major dealers who maintain trafficking cells in these states; especially Mexican-based traffickers who hide within legitimate Hispanic enclaves.

There are 8.1 million legal residents in the state of Georgia, of which Hispanics account for over 5 percent of the population. The Hispanic population growth has been aided by an influx of undocumented immigrants, mostly from Mexico. Intelligence currently indicates that as the Mexican immigrant community has grown, so too has the presence of Mexican traffickers. This is especially evident in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area. Other cities in Georgia experiencing tremendous growth in the Hispanic community include Dalton, Gainesville, Macon, Columbus, Savannah and Augusta. Cocaine seizures have increased dramatically as a result of the Mexican organizations moving into Atlanta as have methamphetamine and marijuana seizures for the same period. Most significantly, in recent years, the Atlanta Field Division has seen a change in the drug trafficking patterns in and around the Atlanta metropolitan area. Whereas historically cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine have traversed the country from the southwest border through Houston, McAllen, Corpus Christi and many other Texan cities along I-10 through Louisiana to Atlanta, recent statistics show that traffickers are using this route less frequently in favor of traveling north using state highways. This phenomenon is attributed to increased monitoring and pipeline seizures on the interstate highways.

Marijuana Addiction and Hashish Addiction:

Marijuana, the most commonly abused drug in Georgia, is readily available throughout the state. Mexico and the southwest border are the usual sources of marijuana imported and distributed in Georgia. The primary wholesale suppliers of marijuana are Mexican nationals. Local outdoor cannabis cultivation sites are increasing due to the normally ideal growing condition in the region. Because of DEA's eradication program and the recent drought, some dealers have resorted to hydroponic cultivation of marijuana. Marijuana addiction treatment - GET HELP NOW!

Cocaine Addiction:

Cocaine and crack cocaine continue to be among the most widely available drugs throughout Georgia. Bulk quantities of powder cocaine are usually transported into the state and then converted into crack by the local wholesaler or retailer. Primary source areas for cocaine are Texas and California. While traffickers utilize several transportation modes, prominent methods of smuggling are the use of private or rental vehicles and tractor-trailers with increasingly sophisticated hidden compartments, travel routes, and counter-surveillance techniques. Colombian cocaine traffickers use the ports of Wilmington, Charleston, and Savannah as cocaine importation points, and these areas remain major transshipment centers for cocaine destined for Atlanta, other East Coast drug markets, and Europe. During the past year, several organizations (Mexican and Dominican) have been identified as responsible for bringing loads of 200 to 300 kilograms of cocaine to Atlanta for local consumption as well as transshipment to other parts of the region and East Coast cities. Cocaine addiction treatment - GET HELP NOW!

Ecstasy Addiction and Club Drugs:

Atlanta is a transit city for ecstasy to other U.S. cities. MDMA, GHB and Ketamine (Special K) continue to be popular and remain readily available in and around populations of young people (gyms, college campuses and associated “hang outs”) throughout the state. LSD is usually encountered at school settings and is imported to Georgia from the West Coast via U.S. Postal Service packages or commercial express mail. The wholesale cost of ecstasy, depending on location and amount purchased, varies between $3 and $15 per pill and the retail price varies between $8 (Atlanta) and $40 (Savannah). Ecstasy is popular in the hip-hop scene and is readily available in Atlanta’s nightclubs, “Rave” parties and concerts which target the younger population. An emerging trend among young adults is “candy flipping,” or combining MDMA and LSD, according to a local university report. Ecstasy and Club Drug addiction treatment - GET HELP NOW!

Methamphetamine Addiction:

Methamphetamine continues to increase in popularity and has become more prevalent throughout Georgia, leading to a significant number of arrests and seizures throughout the state. This trend is particularly true in the Atlanta, Dalton, and Gainesville metropolitan areas. Especially alarming are indications that the number of clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in Georgia has increased drastically. There has also been an increase in the availability of ICE, in the Atlanta metropolitan area along with locally produced methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is produced in clandestine laboratories located within the state. Crystal meth is a highly addictive drug. Many people addicted to crystal meth try and stop on their own finding the crystal meth withdrawal symptoms to difficult to cope with. We urge you to find a drug rehab program capable of treating crystal meth addiction and with a crystal meth detox program when you decide to stop using crystal meth. Methamphetamine addiction treatment - GET HELP NOW!

Prescription Drug Addiction:

Current investigations indicate that diversion of hydrocodone products (such as Vicodin®), OxyContin®, and pseudoephedrine continues to be a problem in Georgia. 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), and the Internet. Xanax® and Lorcet® were also identified as being among the most commonly abused and diverted pharmaceuticals in Georgia. Precription medication addiction is a very challenging drug addiction to recover from. Prescription drug detox or prescription medication detox can be quite uncomfortable unless provided in a quality prescription drug detox program. Before abruptly discontinuing the use of prescription medication, please locate a detox program capable of treating prescription medication addiction. Prescription Drug addiction treatment - GET HELP NOW!
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Georgia Eating Disorder Treatment

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