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Mississippi (MS) **addiction treatment** centers local phone numbers
JACKSON	(601)	969-4144
MS GULF COAST	(228)	575-6652
TUPELO	(662)	841-1364
BILOXI	(228)	761-5016
MERIDIAN	(601)	362-7640
TUPELO	(662)	842-6813

Mississippi Addiction Treatment Programs - Statistics (2004)

Mississippi Population (2004): 2,892,668

Source: The Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Treatment Episode Data Set.
A total of 10,037 admissions to Mississippi alcohol rehabilitation programs and Mississippi drug rehabs took place in 2004 according to data collected by TEDS. 19.4% these admissions were for alcohol rehabilitation only. 1.0% for heroin addiction treatment, marijuana 15.5% and cocaine addiction treatment 8.9%.

If you are looking for an effective Mississippi drug rehab, alcohol rehabilitation program in Mississippi or addiction treatment program in another state, please call us at 1-800-993-3869 and we will happy to assist you.

Mississippi Drug Rehab Programs

There are a several Mississippi drug rehabilitation programs which provide drug rehabilitation services for adults and adolescents. One would think it can’t possibly be that difficult to find the best drug rehab program, but you may be surprised. There seem to be as many drug rehab treatment philosophies as there are drug rehabs and alcohol rehabs. For example, some Mississippi drug rehabs may not have their own drug detox program and have to refer out for this addiction treatment service. It is critical to discuss this aspect of a drug rehab program with intake staff, as it can make a substantial difference in the effectiveness of a person’s addiction treatment. Secondly, drug rehabs and alcohol rehabs in Mississippi might specialize in treating specific populations such as drug rehabs that specialize in dual diagnosis treatment or a Mississippi drug rehab program focused on providing treatment for the LGBT community. It can be a challenging experience to try and decide which Mississippi drug rehabilitation or alcohol rehabilitation program is best for you. Recovery Connection's® staff is experienced in matching your drug rehab needs with a drug rehab program capable of meeting them. Not every Mississippi drug rehab program is right for you. With our vast knowledge of the addiction treatment services each drug rehab program provides, you will feel more comfortable with your choice. Call us toll free at 1-800-993-3869 and allow us locate a drug rehabilitation program that will make a difference in your life.

Mississippi Alcohol Rehab Programs

Alcoholism, alcohol dependency and alcohol addiction all fall into the same category. Alcohol is physically addicting and can have devastating effects on a person’s family, employment, health, finances and emotional well being. Due to the physical addiction associated with alcoholism, we urge you to enter an alcohol detox program before discontinuing your use of alcohol to minimize any alcohol withdrawal symptoms. At a minimum, please consult with a physician working in an alcohol detox for guidance in this matter. Mississippi alcohol rehab programs differ in the actual alcohol rehab services they provide and the patients the alcohol rehab program treats. There are federally funded alcohol rehab programs in Mississippi for those people that are financially challenged, alcohol rehabilitation programs in Mississippi for adults and adolescents and Mississippi alcohol rehabs for those persons with private insurance and an ability to pay for a private alcohol rehabilitation program. For someone not involved in the alcoholism treatment arena, knowing how to differentiate between Mississippi alcohol rehabs can be quite difficult. It is important to find out whether the alcohol rehabilitation program you are looking at has its own alcohol detox program, whether the Mississippi alcohol rehabilitation program has a comprehensive family program and which specific addiction treatment needs the alcohol rehab program can meet. An example would be whether the alcohol rehab has a comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment component, provides eating disorder treatment or whether the Mississippi alcohol rehab is gay friendly for the LGBT population.

Recovery Connection® has a referral staff that has been trained to evaluate your alcohol rehabilitation needs and match them with the alcoholism treatment services provided at the Mississippi alcohol rehab program. To locate safe and effective alcohol rehab services in Mississippi or in any other state, call 1-800-993-3869.

Mississippi Drug Rehabs for the Gay Community

While a person who is gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender (GLBT) can receive addiction treatment or alcohol rehabilitation treatment in any Mississippi alcohol rehab program or Mississippi drug rehab program, not all drug rehabs or alcohol rehabs in Mississippi are designed to meet the needs of the LGBT community. More to the point, there are not many Mississippi drug rehabs or alcohol rehabs in Mississippi that have addiction treatment staff trained in how to deal with issues such as coming out, internalized homophobia or homophobia. An effective gay drug rehab in Mississippi, gay alcohol rehab in Mississippi or gay friendly drug rehabilitation in Mississippi should have as a minimum; addiction treatment groups specific to the LGBT population, an addiction treatment staff trained in the issues surrounding the gay population and addiction treatment staff that has dealt with their own homophobic issues. It is important that any Mississippi drug rehab or Mississippi alcohol treatment program that claims to treat the LGBT community provide them with a safe setting in which to recover.

To locate a gay friendly drug rehab or gay friendly alcohol rehabilitation program you can call 1-800-993-3869 and our referral coordinators can locate an addiction treatment program to meet your specific addiction treatment needs.

Mississippi Drug Abuse and Mississippi Alcohol Abuse

The movement of illegal drugs into and through Mississippi has been a significant problem for law enforcement for a number of years. Mississippi is ideally suited with its interstate system, deepwater and river ports, and air and rail systems as the “Crossroads of the South” to facilitate drug movement from the South Texas/Mexico area and Gulf ports to the entire Midwest and Eastern Seaboard of the United States. The state is comprised of 82 counties, located within 47,233 square miles, the majority offering rural agricultural areas. Mississippi has 362 miles of coastline extending from Louisiana to Alabama. Mississippi lies within 500 miles of more than 115 million consumers and 136 major metropolitan areas. Mississippi has an elaborate system of interstate highways and major thoroughfares that make traveling to these metropolitan areas quick and easy. Because of their large number, many of these highways are seldom patrolled. Mississippi has seven passenger airports including the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Tupelo Municipal Airport, Gulfport-Biloxi Airport in Gulfport, Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport in Hattiesburg, Greenville Municipal Airport, Meridian Municipal Airport and the Jackson-Evers International Airport in Jackson. In Mississippi alone, primary rail carriers on the nearly 3,000 miles of train track include the Illinois Central Railroad, Kansas City Southern, Burlington Northern, Columbus & Greenville Railroad Company, and Norfolk Southern System. Amtrak passenger service to and from New Orleans, Louisiana to Chicago, Illinois transits the entire State of Mississippi with major stops in state providing yet another conduit for transporting and distributing large quantities of all types of drugs.

Cocaine Addiction and Cocaine Addiction Treatment:

Cocaine, primarily crack, is the primary drug threat in Mississippi due to the availability of the drug, its high addiction rate, and its propensity for violence.

Cocaine, primarily crack, is the predominant drug threat in Mississippi.
Cocaine is widely available and frequently distributed across the state.
Cocaine abuse is reported in the metropolitan cities and rural and urban areas.
The abuse and distribution of cocaine is associated with more incidents of violent crime than any other drug.
Most of the powdered cocaine in the state is transported via private and commercial motor vehicles on Interstates 10 and 20 by Colombian and Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations (DTOs) and African American criminal groups.
African American street gangs and local independent dealers convert most of the powdered cocaine into crack cocaine for retail sales.

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Heroin Addiction and Heroin Addiction Treatment:

Heroin is considered a minimal drug threat in Mississippi due to the low demand and high cost of the drug.

Heroin is considered a low drug threat in most of Mississippi, although there have been some heroin seizures on the Coast. These seizures were primarily due to the coast’s proximity to New Orleans. Most heroin seizures resulted from interdiction stops destined for eastern states.

According to Herbert Loving, Director of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health (MDMH), Division of Alcohol and Drugs, there are approximately 166,000 Mississippians in need of drug treatment. The state has 774 beds for residential and secondary therapeutic services and 83 inpatient beds. An additional 200 beds are located at Parchman penitentiary. According to the latest statistics, from January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005 there were 20,938 admissions for drug and alcohol treatment. Of those receiving treatment, 12,652 were admitted for treatment for drug abuse. (See attached chart.) For fiscal year 2006, the State of Mississippi allocated $20.8 million for alcohol and drug treatment. Moreover, this funding is for treatment at state funded facilities only. Private programs are treating individuals as well without state subsidizing. The cost of treatment has increased 15 to 20 percent over the past five years. The projected increase in the cost of treatment is expected to continue at the same rate; however, this increase could change due to unforeseen events. The cost of treatment per person varies significantly, depending on the individual’s needs. Mississippi addiction treatment programs that are treating heroin addiction should have a drug detox program as heroin is a physically addicting drug. Get heroin addiction treatment NOW!

Methamphetamine Addiction and Crystal Meth Addiction Treatment:

Methamphetamine is the second most serious drug threat in Mississippi due to increasing availability, the rapid growth of abuse, the threat to human life and the threat to the environment.

Methamphetamine is the fastest growing drug threat in Mississippi.
Law enforcement reporting indicates that methamphetamine is replacing crack cocaine as the primary drug threat due to the availability, low cost, and long lasting effect.
Methamphetamine generates violent crime and hazardous conditions during production and distribution.
Most of the methamphetamine available for resale in Mississippi is produced in and transported from Mexico via the Southwest Border states.
Most of the methamphetamine produced in Mississippi is for local consumption and local markets.
Caucasian independent groups are the primary producers of methamphetamine manufactured in Mississippi.
African American independent groups are becoming involved in the use and distribution of methamphetamine.

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Ecstasy Addiction and Ecstasy Addiction Treatment:

Other dangerous drugs (ODDs), including club drugs, hallucinogens and steroids, are not as significant a threat as other drugs. The availability and diversion of these drugs continue to increase in Mississippi.

Other dangerous drugs are a continuous threat in Mississippi although not to the extent of cocaine, methamphetamine, and marijuana.
The threat from club drugs such as MDMA has remained steady throughout the state.
MDMA has become the most prevalent and popular of the “club drugs” in Mississippi.
Club drugs are available usually in small quantities throughout the state, especially around university towns.

Although ecstasy is not physically addicting, it is always wise to spend a few days in a drug detox program before entering addiction treatment. Get ecstasy addiction treatment NOW!

Marijuana Addiction and Marijuana Addiction Treatment:

Marijuana is the most frequently abused and abundantly available drug in Mississippi.

Marijuana continues to be the most commonly used drug in Mississippi. Reports indicate it is the gateway drug for teens and young adults who are beginning to experiment with drugs.
Although treatment data indicates admission rates for marijuana abuse are moderate, abuse continues to be widespread.
Locally grown marijuana is intended for local consumption.
Higher-grade marijuana is becoming available due to the modern indoor cultivation techniques, influence of Vietnamese gangs and sources in Canada.
Mexican marijuana is commonly transported into and through Mississippi along primary transportation routes.
Criminal groups usually transport smaller shipments to reduce the effects of high volume seizures; however, recent reporting indicates the shipments are increasing in size.
Local dealers, street gangs, and small ethnic trafficking groups distribute marijuana in the local market.

Marijuana is not a physically addicting drug and the person does not usually require an inpatient drug detox program. Get marijuana addiction treatment NOW!

Prescription Drug Addiction and Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment:

The diversion of pharmaceutical drugs is a popular means for obtaining drugs illegally.
Law enforcement officials report OxyContin abuse continues to be a viable threat.
Everything from prescription forgeries to doctor-shopping aids in the diversion process; however, an increasing number of diverted pharmaceutical drugs are transported into Mississippi from Mexico and Southwest Border towns.
Internet pharmacies are becoming more popular, despite inflated prices, due to the sites not requiring a prescription or a doctor’s examination.
Methadone clinics in neighboring states continue to be a source for the abuse of Methadone by Mississippi residents.

Please do not abruptly discontinue the use of prescription medication without speaking with a physician in an addiction treatment program – Get prescription drug addiction treatment NOW!

Alcohol Rehabilitation Program and Drug Rehabilitation Program Information

If you have any questions concerning Mississippi drug rehabilitation programs, alcohol rehabs, addiction treatment centers or dual diagnosis treatment programs we urge you to call us. We know there are many different Mississippi drug rehabs and these drug rehabs have a variety of addiction treatment philosophies. This can be confusing. Take your time and match the needs of the person looking for the addiction treatment program with the actual addiction treatment services being provided in the drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.

If you require assistance in locating a Mississippi drug rehab, Mississippi addiction treatment program or alcohol rehab in Mississippi, please give one of our referral coordinators a call at 1-800-993-3869. They are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Eating Disorder Treatment in Mississippi

Many people who contact our helpline are dealing with alcohol and/or drug addiction as well as an eating disorder. If you are struggling with anorexia, bulimia or food addiction issues, please call the Recovery Connection 24/7 toll-free helpline now at 1-800-993-3869. We can refer you to Mississippi eating disorder treatment centers that can also treat your drug or alcohol addiction. Recovery is possible! Call now and reach the caring and compassionate professionals who are standing by ready to help you find accredited Mississippi eating disorder treatment centers in your area.

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