Drug Addiction and/or Alcoholism is not something most people can over come by themselves. A Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program is usually the best opportunity individuals have to beat drug and/or alcohol addiction and get their lives back on track. Some things to look for when deciding on a Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center are:
- Does the Drug Rehabilitation and Alcoholism Treatment Program have proper credentials?
- How much does a Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Program cost?
- What is the success rate of the Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehab Facility in question?
Many people find that speaking to a counselor or Registered Addiction Specialist is extremely helpful when deciding on a Alcohol Treatment and Drug Treatment Center. Drug Counselors in Wyoming are a good source of information for figuring out what the best treatment option is for an individual. They are familiar with many of the programs in Wyoming and can increase your chances of getting into the correct Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that will best address your treatment needs.
If you would like to speak with a Registered Addiction Specialist regarding Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facilities in Wyoming, call our toll-free number and one of our drug counselors will assist you in finding a Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility. You can also fill out our form if you would like an Addiction Specialist to contact you directly and help you or your loved one find the appropriate Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center.
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Drug Rehabs Wyoming
Mexican poly-drug trafficking organizations dominate the distribution of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana in Wyoming. Local traffickers are supplied by distributors in Colorado, the southwest border states, and Mexico. In recent years, methamphetamine has emerged as the illicit drug of choice in Wyoming. Club drugs, such as MDMA, have also grown in popularity. Marijuana is widely abused throughout the state. Cocaine is available to users, but is less popular than methamphetamine. Demand for heroin in Wyoming is not particularly high.
The severe drug threat in Wyoming has sent many addicts into drug rehab. If you or a loved one has a problem with drugs or alcohol in Wyoming here is some important information on choosing the right program for you. All drug addiction treatment centers are a little different. Some specialize in providing treatment for special populations, some provide on-site detox services and some will accept health insurance, while others require you to pay privately for care. This process can be frustrating and time consuming. The more informed you are regarding drug addiction treatment in general, the better off you will be.
2006-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health:
Below is a table with data pertaining to the Selected Drug Use, Perceptions of Great Risk, Average Annual Marijuana Initiates, Past Year Substance Dependence or Abuse, Needing But Not Receiving Treatment, Serious Psychological Distress, and Having at Least One Major Depressive, by Age Group: Estimated Numbers (in Thousands), Annual Averages Based on 2006-2007 NSDUHs
| ILLICIT DRUGS |
Age 12+ |
Age 12-17 |
Age 18-25 |
Age 26+ |
Age 18+ |
| Past Month Illicit Drug Use | 37 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 33 |
| Past Year Marijuana Use | 49 | 7 | 18 | 23 | 42 |
| Past Month Marijuana Use | 30 | 3 | 11 | 15 | 26 |
| Past Month Use of Illicit Drugs Other Than Marijuana | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| Past Year Cocaine Use | 11 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Past Year Nonmedical Pain Reliever Use | 21 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 18 |
| Perception of Great Risk of Smoking Marijuana Once a Month | 154 | 15 | 11 | 128 | 139 |
| Average Annual Number of Marijuana Initiates | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| ALCOHOL | |||||
| Past Month Alcohol Use | 242 | 9 | 42 | 191 | 233 |
| Past Month Binge Alcohol Use | 116 | 5 | 30 | 80 | 110 |
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Perception of Great Risk of Drinking Five or More Drinks Once or Twice a Week |
162 | 15 | 15 | 132 | 146 |
| Past Month Alcohol Use (Persons Aged 12 to 20) | 22 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Past Month Binge Alcohol Use (Persons Aged 12 to 20) | 16 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| TOBACCO PRODUCTS | |||||
| Past Month Tobacco Product Use | 157 | 9 | 33 | 115 | 148 |
| Past Month Cigarette Use | 126 | 6 | 28 | 92 | 120 |
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Perception of Great Risk of Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day |
305 | 30 | 39 | 236 | 275 |
| PAST YEAR DEPENDENCE, .USE, AND TREATMENT | |||||
| Illicit Drug Dependence | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Alcohol Dependence | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 16 |
| Alcohol Dependence or Abuse | 41 | 3 | 13 | 25 | 38 |
| Alcohol or Illicit Drug Dependence or Abuse | 48 | 5 | 16 | 28 | 43 |
| Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Illicit Drug Use | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Needing But Not Receiving Treatment for Alcohol Use | 39 | 3 | 12 | 23 | 36 |
| SERIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS | -- | -- | 12 | 37 | 49 |
| HAVING AT LEAST ONE MAJOR DEPRESSIVE EPISODE | -- | 4 | 7 | 26 | 33 |
Wyoming Drug Use and Drug-Related Crime
- During 2006, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reported 121 arrests for drug violations in Wyoming, an increase from the 62 arrests reported during 2005.
- According to 2004-2005 data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), approximately 32,000 (8%) of Wyoming citizens (ages 12 or older) reported past month use of an illicit drug.
- Approximately 157,000 (36.9%) Wyoming citizens reported that using marijuana occasionally (once a month) was a “great risk”.
- Additional 2004-2005 NSDUH results indicate that 12,000 (2.93%) Wyoming citizens reported illicit drug dependence or abuse within the past year. Approximately 8,000 (1.94%) reported past year illicit drug dependence.
- In 2005 there were 2 Wyoming methamphetamine laboratory sites reported to the El Paso Intelligence Center in which a child was present.
- During 2006, there were 5,354 admissions to drug/alcohol treatment in Wyoming. There were 6,362 such treatment admissions in Wyoming during 2005. The number of treatment admissions during 2004 was 5,665.
- According to 2004-2005 NSDUH data, approximately 11,000 (2.56%) Wyoming citizens reported needing but not receiving treatment for illicit drug use within the past year.
- In the state of Wyoming it is estimated that there will be around 2,378 DUI's, and 28 deaths due to intoxicated driving this year. Statistics also show that there will be 144 deaths related to alcohol abuse, 739 tobacco related deaths, and 28 deaths due to illicit drug use.
- It is believed that there are around 24,853 marijuana users, 4,072 cocaine addicts, and 230 heroin addicts living in Wyoming. It is also estimated that there are 10,883 people abusing prescription drugs, 1,038 people that use inhalants, and 1,848 people who use hallucinogens.
- In Wyoming, there will be around 3,137 people arrested this year for drug related charges.
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Cocaine:
- Wyoming cocaine prices have remained stable, but demand for the drug has declined in recent years. Ounce quantities of cocaine are available in and around Cheyenne and Laramie. Crack can be found in the state but not in significant quantities.
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Heroin:
- While it does not present a significant law enforcement problem in Wyoming, Mexican heroin is available. Most heroin found in Wyoming comes from sources in Colorado or Utah.
- Methamphetamine: Methamphetamine is the most serious drug threat in Wyoming. In recent years, methamphetamine arrests have exceeded arrests for all other drugs; however, clandestine methamphetamine laboratory seizures have begun to decline. Methamphetamine abuse is of great concern to Wyoming law enforcement due to its correlation with violent crime, domestic violence, and child abuse.
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Club Drugs:
- Club drugs such as GHB and MDMA can be found in Wyoming, and most come from sources of supply in Colorado. Although not as popular, LSD and psilocybin mushrooms are popular “recreational drugs” on college campuses.
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Marijuana:
- Marijuana is widely abused in Wyoming. Most of the marijuana encountered is of Mexican origin, although higher potency marijuana from British Columbia, Canada, can be found as well. Additionally, marijuana is grown in remote outdoor areas of the state and in smaller indoor grows.
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Pharmaceuticals and Other Drugs:
- Valium® (a benzodiazepine) and semi-synthetic narcotic painkillers (such as Vicodin®, Dilaudid®, and Percocet®/Percodan®) have been identified as being among the most commonly abused and diverted pharmaceuticals in Wyoming. Common methods of diversion are illegal sale and distribution by health care professionals and workers, and “doctor shopping” (going to a number of doctors to obtain prescriptions for a controlled pharmaceutical).
- The diversion of prescription controlled substances of concern in Wyoming. The most commonly abused are depressants, such as Valium® (diazepam), and semi-synthetic narcotic painkillers, such as Vicodin® (hydrocodone), Dilaudid® (hydromorphone), and Percocet® and Percodan® (oxycodone).
Wyoming is bordered to the north and northwest by Montana, to the east by South Dakota and Nebraska, to the south by Colorado, to the southwest by Utah, and to the west by Idaho. It contains part of the Great Plains and the Black Hills. Its ranges of the Rocky Mountains include the Bighorn, Tetons, and Wind River. Wyoming’s highest point is Gannett Peak, at 13,804 ft (4,207 m). The Continental Divide crosses the state northwest to southeast. About three-fourths of its rivers drain eastward into the Missouri-Mississippi system. Its largest lake is Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park. Wyoming was already inhabited by Plains Indians, including the Shoshone, when it was first visited by European explorers during the 18th century. The Oregon and Overland trails crossed it. Most of the area was acquired by the U.S. from France in the Louisiana Purchase. The Lewis and Clark Expedition did not cross the area, but a member of the group, John Colter, strayed from the expedition and spent time in Wyoming. It was included in several U.S. territories before the organization of the Wyoming Territory in 1868. It adopted woman suffrage in 1869 and in 1889 was the first state to include that right in its constitution. In the years preceding statehood, it developed a thriving cattle industry. It was admitted to the Union in 1890 as the 44th state. In 1924 it elected the first U.S. woman governor, Nellie Tayloe Ross. Though livestock is still important to its modern economy, mining is increasingly influential, and tourism is important.
Wyoming Demographics
- Population (2006 American Community Survey): 515,0041
- Race/Ethnicity (2006 American Community Survey): 91.8% white; 0.7% black/African American; 2.2% American Indian/Alaska Native; 0.9% Asian; 0.1% Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander; 2.4% other; 1.8% two or more races; 6.9% Hispanic/Latino origin (of any race)