Alaska Drug Rehabs for Prescription Drug Abuse

Finding a drug rehab in the state of Alaska for prescription drug addiction and abuse may not be as easy as it sounds. All drug rehab facilities are not created equally and all treatment programs may not be the proper program for one's needs.  Prescription Abuse Rehab Reference Center can help find the correct facility which will address your specific needs. Our trained counselors will take the time to go over your options, there is no cost and there is no obligation. All information will be kept confidential.

According to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, in the United States, prescription drugs are the second most abused drug by youth. The primary methods of diversion of legitimate pharmaceuticals continues to be illegal dispensing and prescribing by physicians, illegal distribution by pharmacists, prescription forgery, doctor shopping, and drug thefts from pharmacies, nursing homes, and hospitals. Pharmacy burglaries are found throughout the state. Diversion Investigators are also encountering pharmaceuticals that have been purchased via the Internet without a doctor’s prescription. The abuse and trafficking of oxycodone (OxyContin®, Percocet, Percodan), hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lortab), and anabolic steroids continues to be a concern.

Methods of acquiring prescription drugs for abuse include “doctor-shopping,” traditional drug-dealing, theft from pharmacies or homes, illicitly acquiring prescription drugs via the Internet, and from friends or relatives.

Nearly 1 in 10 high school seniors admits to abusing powerful prescription painkillers. A shocking 40 percent of teens and an almost equal number of their parents think abusing prescription painkillers is safer than abusing "street" drugs.

 According to the 2009 MTF survey, past-year nonmedical use of Vicodin and OxyContin increased during the last 5 years among 10th-graders; and remained unchanged among 8th- and 12th-graders. Nearly 1 in 10 high school seniors reported past-year nonmedical use of Vicodin, and 1 in 20 abused OxyContin. The NSDUH showed that in 2008, the number of individuals aged 12 or older who abused prescription pain relievers for the first time (2.2 million) was roughly even with that of marijuana.

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Take our free online confidential assessment whether it is for yourself or for someone you know.  We will contact you at the time you indicate is best for you. There is no obligation and we can answer all your questions regarding drug rehab options.  (read more)