Texas: 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 Texas,
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 Texas:
Total cocaine/ crack users: 818,000
Cocaine/crack abusers 12-17 : 143,000
Cocaine/crack users 18-25: 275,000
Cocaine/crack users 26 and older: 400,000
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 Texas for 2006 were:
Cocaine 4,175
Crack 6,020
Cocaine and crack use and abuse in the U.S. and
in Texas 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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