Massachusetts: 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 Massachusetts,
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. and 2700 daily
people trying cocaine or crack for the first time.
Here is the breakdown of cocaine/ crack
users in Massachusetts:
Total cocaine/ crack users: 261,000
Cocaine/crack abusers 12-17 : 46,000
Cocaine/crack users 18-25: 100,000
Cocaine/crack users 26 and older: 116,000
Cocaine and crack are the most common illegal substances,
accounting for the majority of treatment addiction
admissions. 31% of admissions for cocaine and 72%
for crack.
The total amount of cocaine and crack admissions
in Massachusetts for 2006:
Cocaine: 1,257
Crack: 2,315
Cocaine and crack use and abuse in the U.S. and
in Massachusetts 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
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http://www.inspirationsyouth.com
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