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Florida: Cocaine and Crack Abuse
and Addiction Treatment Center
Press Release 2010-08
Since the 1970’s cocaine has been a rising
problem in the united states. Furthermore in Florida,
the epidemic is still on the rise. Crack abuse
has been on the rise since the 1980’s.
The difference between cocaine and crack
is:
Cocaine- hydrochloride salt,
powder form. The powder is water soluble and can
be snorted.
Crack- freebase, which is a compound
that is heated and smoked. It is usually cheaper
than cocaine powder.
No matter how one uses cocaine, there is no safe
way. Cocaine addiction is serious
leading to 2.4 million cocaine users in the U.S.
Here is the breakdown of cocaine/ crack
users in Florida:
Total cocaine/ crack users: 691,000
Cocaine/crack abusers 12-17 : 94,000
Cocaine/crack users 18-25: 205,000
Cocaine/crack users 26 and older: 392,000
Cocaine and crack are the most
common illegal substances, accounting for the
majority of treatment addiction admissions.
31% of admissions is for cocaine and 72% for crack.
The total amount of cocaine and crack
admissions in Florida for the year of 2006 were:
Cocaine 2,352
Crack 5,207
Cocaine and crack use and abuse in the U.S. and
in Florida is a major problem. Cocaine and crack
is an addicting substance. Fortunately there is
treatment for the addiction of cocaine/ crack.
Cove Center for Recovery with locations in South
Florida - Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton, Florida
has been successfully treating addictions
for many years. Cove is a nationally recognized
addiction treatment center providing flexible
addiction treatment program featuring both residential
addiction treatment and non residential
addiction treatment. Addiction treatment
programs are available with interactive and experiential
learning therapy. The owners of Cove Center for
Recovery have been featured on the DR. Phill Show
featuring their successful addiction treatment
programs. Cove has a wide base of patients providing
addiction treatment for clients nationwide.
Reach out to us. Recovery from addiction is just a click or a phone call away.
If the information you are looking for is not found here and you need immediate
attention you may contact us:
Addiction Treatment for adults and young adults: 1-888-387-6237
Addiction Treatment for Teens: 1-888-757-6237
http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
You may also send us e-mail.
Please keep in mind that e-mails are answered within 24 hours Monday
through Friday.
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