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  • The 2009 World Drug Report stated that annual marijuana resin production was estimated at anywhere from 2,200 to 9,900 metric tons.
  • Other slang terms for Ecstasy are XTC, X, Adam, hug, beans and the love drug.
  • Out of the nearly 2 million substance abuse treatment admissions reported to State administrative data systems in 2008, most (41.4 percent) involved alcohol abuse.
  • One study found that individuals who had used Ecstasy just a few times had levels of depression that were up to four times greater than those who had never taken the drug.

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Drug Rehab in Colorado

There are all different types of substances that individuals can develop an addiction to in Colorado. Common street drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana are no longer the only drug threats because of the significant increase of prescription drug abuse within the past several years. Newly emerging designer drugs have also grown to be a significant problem, such as the stimulant drug known as "bath salts" and synthetic variations of marijuana known as "spice" and "K2" which are being sold legally in specialty shops across the nation. Just as rates of use and abuse of drugs are on the rise, so are rates of individuals needing and looking for quality help.

Drug rehabilitation centers in Colorado can benefit individuals by not only helping them to abstain from abusing drugs, but also assist them through the difficult detox and withdrawal process. When the physical aspect of addiction is handled, drug treatment counselors will assist individuals uncover the reasons of how they let themselves become addicted to drugs to begin with, which will ensure they don't give in to the same traps and pitfalls in the future. When a person attempts to stop drug use on their own, they will not only find it difficult if not impossible to not give in to the intense drug cravings, but they will also have to endure the physical and psychological symptoms of withdrawal alone, which can at times be incredibly uncomfortable. If not in a drug treatment facility, and with easy access to one's drug of choice, it can be easy enough to give in to relapse. This is why it is very important for people to know that professional help does exist, and there is a way out of the seemingly never-ending cycle of drug addiction.

The way to successfully recover from addiction is to expose and resolve the factors in one's life which made drugs a solution, and then developing new solutions and coping mechanisms to better deal with these factors when they arise again in the future. Some drug treatment facilities only handle the physical side of addiction, and leave it up to the addicted person to sort out their psychological and emotional ties to drugs. A drug detox center or short term drug rehab center for example typically only helps people overcome the physical element of addiction and gets them to stop using drugs for a period of time. Unfortunately, there is much more to deal with if one wants to remain drug-free and be able to do it with self-assurance and resolve. This is why it is important that people choose the type of drug treatment program that is going to go the distance in getting all important issues addressed and resolved through counseling, education and other rehabilitation techniques for as long as it takes to reach this point.

Because treating addiction in this way is proven to be the most successful drug rehab approach, individuals who want to receive the most effective help should receive treatment at an inpatient or residential drug rehab facility in Colorado. There are several reasons why these types of rehab facilities provide the most effective treatment, but first and foremost the treatment environment in itself is one of the most important elements of treatment to factor in. A drug rehabilitation facility will supply the best results when the recovering addict can fully immerse themselves in treatment and self betterment. Outpatient drug treatment facilities often don't provide desirable results and set an individual up for relapse, due to the fact that they are not completely able to focus on recovery and then they return home to things which may trigger their addiction. If in a residential or inpatient drug treatment location this is of course not the case, in addition to the benefit of not having any access to drugs but having access to positive support and care around the clock.

One more component which is often a predictor of whether or not someone will find success by means of treatment at a drug rehab in Colorado is the length of time they remain in rehab. It has been proven time and time again that outcomes will be commensurate with the intensity and length of treatment. If one crucial issue is left unresolved while in drug rehab, this can set the person up for failure and relapse. Treating addiction can be a complicated task, as not everybody has the same troubles to deal with and the same inner battles to fight. This is why the best treatment plan will guarantee that there is no time frame on one's drug rehab process, and makes it possible for each particular person to take the time to deal with all aspects of their own addiction at their own pace.

If you or someone you care about in Colorado is struggling with an addiction to anything, whether it is illicit street drugs, prescription drugs or any other substance of abuse, contact a substance abuse counselor right away. Learn which drug rehabilitation centers are located in your area and select one which will be the most effective for your circumstances.

Treatment Listings in Colorado:
  • West Central Mental Health Center
    28374 County Road 317 Buena Vista Colorado, 81211
  • Remington House
    1516 Remington Street Fort Collins CO., 80524
  • Community Solutions LLC
    420 21st Avenue Longmont CO., 80503
  • Arapahoe House
    4643 Wadsworth Boulevard Wheat Ridge Colorado, 80033
  • Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Ctr
    100 West Colorado Avenue Telluride Colorado, 81435
  • Empowerment Program Inc
    1600 York Street Denver CO., 80206
  • Addictive Behaviors Counseling
    931 Grand Avenue Glenwood Springs CO., 81601
  • Colorado West Regional Mental Hlth Ctr
    0405 Castle Creek Road Aspen Colorado, 81611
  • San Luis Valley
    322 Walnut Street La Jara Colorado, 81140
  • Ideas Directed at Eliminating Abuse
    9150 North Washington Street Denver CO., 80229
  • Choices Westminster LLC
    5005 West 81st Place Westminster CO., 80031
  • Mind Springs Health
    17497 West Highway 64 Rangely Colorado, 81648
  • West Pines Behavioral Health
    3400 Lutheran Parkway Wheat Ridge Colorado, 80033
  • Creative Treatment Options
    6475 Wadsworth Boulevard Arvada CO., 80003
  • Counseling Services of Longmont
    1129 Francis Street Longmont CO., 80501
  • Cortez Integrated Healthcare
    691 East Empire Cortez Colorado, 81321
  • Mind Springs Health
    515 28 3/4 Road Grand Junction Colorado, 81501
  • Community Reach Center Inc
    11285 Highline Drive Denver CO., 80233
  • Mike Harris Counseling Group PC
    114 Linderman Avenue Buena Vista CO., 81211
  • Recovery Unlimited
    112 Iowa Avenue Colorado Springs Colorado, 80909
  • AllHealth Network
    831 South Perry Street Castle Rock Colorado, 80104
  • Colorado Counseling Inc
    118 West 6th Street Leadville CO., 80461
  • Colorado Plains Medical Center
    1000 Lincoln Street Fort Morgan CO., 80701
  • Recovery Abuse Program LLC
    33 North Parish Avenue Johnstown Colorado, 80534
  • Midwestern Colorado Mental Health Ctr
    710 North Taylor Street Gunnison Colorado, 81230
  • San Luis Valley Behavioral Hlth Group
    322 Walnut Street La Jara CO., 81140
  • AspenPointe
    18401 Highway 24 Woodland Park CO., 80863
  • Laura T Fetters LPC LAC
    2804 Janitell Road Colorado Springs Colorado, 80906
  • AspenPointe
    460 County Road 43A Bailey Colorado, 80421
  • Community Reach Center
    1850 East Egbert Street Brighton CO., 80601
  • Yampa River Counseling
    458 Ranney Street Craig CO., 81625
  • Hinds Feet Adventure
    125 North Parkside Drive Colorado Springs Colorado, 80909
  • Parkview Adult
    58 Club Manor Drive Pueblo Colorado, 81008
  • AspenPointe
    875 West Moreno Avenue Colorado Springs CO., 80905
  • Mental Health Center of Denver
    1455 Beeler Street Aurora CO., 80010
  • All Seasons Counseling LLC
    7400 West 14th Avenue Denver Colorado, 80214
  • Denver Health Community Detox
    1155 Cherokee Street Denver Colorado, 80204
  • Hope Grief Loss and Substance Abuse
    315 State Avenue Alamosa CO., 81101
  • Cortez Addiction Recovery Services Inc
    35 North Ash Street Cortez CO., 81321
  • Mind Springs Health
    796 Megan Avenue Rifle Colorado, 81650
  • La Trenza Counseling Inc
    6332 East 72nd Avenue Commerce City Colorado, 80022
  • Back to Life Counseling LLC
    500 9th Avenue Longmont CO., 80501
  • Arapahoe House
    1290 South Potomac Street Aurora CO., 80012
  • Gateway to Success PLLC
    2429 South Prairie Avenue Pueblo Colorado, 81005