Arkansas Alcohol and Drug Rehab Centers

Although it is far from one of the most populous states in the country, Arkansas ranks high in the areas of drug use, drug trafficking and violent crime associated with both. While many parts of the country were experiencing a drop off in the sale and distribution of cocaine and crystal meth, Arkansas was, according to the Department of Justice, seeing their rates associated with these drugs skyrocket.

Alcoholism in Arkansas impacts people from all walks of all life and socio-economic groups. The state has one of the highest alcohol addiction rates in the South, and ranks high among binge-drinking deaths both in towns with large college campuses and rural, farming areas as well.

Drug rehab centers in Arkansas have found that the bulk of their patients are suffering from one of several conditions:

• Cocaine addiction
• Crystal meth addiction (or “methamphetamine addiction”)
• Heroin addiction
• OxyContin addiction

Each one of these addictions comes with its own set of warning signs and treatment challenges. In an effort to better inform the residents of Arkansas, here is a brief overview of all four of these popular drugs.

Cocaine Addiction in Arkansas

Cocaine is prevalent (in both powder and crack form) throughout the poorest sections of Arkansas, including: Little Rock, Texarkana, El Dorado, Hot Springs, and Dumas. Individuals with a cocaine addiction often show signs of anxiety and nervousness. They are also more likely to engage in criminal behavior in an effort to obtain the funds needed to acquire the drug. An individual who checks into cocaine rehab is likely to undergo significant withdrawal symptoms as their body goes through drug detox. Long-term cocaine use can cause a variety of serious health problems including heart disease and brain damage.

Heroin Addiction in Arkansas

More widely used in urban centers such as Little Rock, heroin plays a devastating role in the destruction of families throughout the state. Individuals with heroin addiction are among the highest-risk in Arkansas for contracting HIV or AIDS. In fact those who inject heroin make up the highest percentage of HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B and C cases in Arkansas.

Crystal Meth Addiction in Arkansas

One of the fastest-growing drug problems in the United States, Crystal Meth addiction is rampant throughout the rural communities of Arkansas because the isolated areas are ideal locations for home grown meth labs that produced the drug. Crystal Meth is one of the most addictive drugs in the world, and one that brings with it a number of serious psychological and physical maladies, including: heart failure, destruction of teeth and gums, skin disorders, paranoia and other issues.

OxyContin Addiction in Arkansas

Once dubbed the “hillbilly heroin” because of its potent effects and popularity in the Southern part of the United States, OxyContin remains one of the most potentially dangerous drugs on the market. Arkansas has seen a rise is OxyContin overdose cases due to the fact that individuals crush or snort the drug - which was intended to release its active ingredients using a time-release mechanism. Withdrawal symptoms for OxyContin can be strong, and detox and rehab are strongly recommended for those individuals who are taking the drug regularly.

For information about finding an alcohol or drug rehab center in Arkansas, contact the helpline at 877-345-3281.