Mississippi Drug Rehab

Drug Rehab Mississippi (cont..)

6,979 individuals entered Mississippi drug rehab programs from 2001 to 2003 for cocaine abuse. Cocaine is widely available in Mississippi and it is a key problem in the state. Cocaine in the form of crack causes the most concern because it is so available, it is extremely addictive and its contribution to violent crimes. Cocaine is found in the large cities, areas around large cities, and less populated areas of the state; it is found everywhere. Columbian and Mexican criminal groups are responsible for smuggling cocaine into the state chiefly in commercial and personal vehicles. Much of the cocaine entering the state will be made into crack cocaine and sold by street gangs or individual distributors. 392.4 kilos of cocaine were seized in Mississippi in 2006.

Almost 1,740 admittances to Mississippi drug rehab centers from 2001 to 2003 were for treatment for methamphetamine/amphetamine abuse. Methamphetamine poses nearly as severe a threat for Mississippi as crack does for similar reasons; it is becoming more readily available, it is cheap, it contributes to violent crimes and it is highly addictive. In addition, methamphetamine manufactured in labs using highly toxic chemicals cause harm to the natural environment. Mexican drug trafficking organizations with operations in the Southwest are blamed for smuggling most of the methamphetamine into the state. Methamphetamine produced in the state is done so chiefly by Caucasian groups. From 2002 to 2006, there were nearly 1,300 meth-lab incidents in the state. Almost 5 kilos of methamphetamine were impounded in federal drug seizures in 2006.

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Mississippi drug rehabs admitted 5,776 individuals from 2001 to 2003 for marijuana abuse. Marijuana is used more than any other illicit drug in Mississippi. It is founds throughout the state in large quantities. Marijuana is cultivated in the state for area use. It is also smuggled into the state from a variety of sources. Marijuana originating in Mexico and Canada are found in the state. Recent advances in inside agricultural methods have resulted in the appearance of more potent varieties of marijuana. Street gangs and other criminal groups are responsible for selling marijuana in the state. Approximately 1,200 kilos of marijuana were seized in Mississippi in 2006.

Heroin is not considered a major problem in Mississippi; only 253 individuals entered Mississippi drug rehabs from 2001 to 2003 citing heroin as their drug of choice. Heroin is not widely available and costs more than drugs like crack, so the desire for it is low. In 2004, 3.4 kilos of heroin were confiscated in the state.

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Over 5,600 individuals were admitted to Mississippi drug rehab programs from 2001 to 2003 for the abuse of prescription, club or other drugs. The illegal, non-medical use of OxyContin and other prescription drugs is a growing problem for Mississippi. Pharmaceuticals are obtained in a number of ways including forged prescriptions and doctor shopping. Prescription drugs are increasingly obtained via unscrupulous Internet sites that do not require a prescription. Some prescription drugs are smuggled into the state from Mexico and Border States. Club drugs pose a moderate threat in the state. Ecstasy is the most frequently abused club drug. Club drugs can be found throughout the state, especially in cities that are home to colleges and universities. Almost 4,400 dosage units of ecstasy were confiscated in Mississippi in 2006.

Below are the original sources of the information contained on this page.
DEA State Fact Sheet
SAMHSA State Level Data
SAMHSA Substance Abuse Tables
Office Of National Drug Control Policy

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