Facts
- Of the over 22 million Americans who were classified with substance dependence or abuse in 2010, 2.9 million were dependent to or abused both alcohol and illicit drugs, 4.2 million had dependence or abuse of illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.0 million had dependence or abuse of alcohol but not illicit drugs.
- Prescription drugs are the second most-abused category of drugs after marijuana among young people in the United States.
- Some individuals who use fentanyl recreationally and acquire the drug illicitly may purchase mixtures of fentanyl and other drugs such as heroin or cocaine.
- Since first being marketed in 1996, OxyContin became a 1.2 billion dollar industry by 2003.
Boothbay Harbor - Payment Assistance (Check with facility for details)The expense for drug addiction treatment in Boothbay Harbor is generally far more than many addicts are able to find the money for. Many drug addicted individuals put off getting the help they need because they feel that they are unable to afford treatment. There are many drug rehab programs that offer payment assistance (check with facility for details) for clients with lower income levels. The only way to know if you qualify for any type of payment assistance is to get in touch with the drug treatment facility directly and communicate with their billing/financial department. They will be able to go over all the selections available and work with you directly on setting up a payment plan that works for both you and the rehab.