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Drug Rehab, Akron, Ohio

Looking for drug rehab treatment or counseling centers in Akron? Please call toll free 1-866-845-8975 to speak with one of our representatives who can help you locate a facility to meet your needs. Our resources cover North, East, South, West, and the Central areas of Akron.

Across the country there are numerous different kinds of alcohol addiction, drug rehab, and treatment programs. Whether you are looking for a drug rehab center for yourself or someone you care about in Akron, one of the most important things you can do is to become educated on the many different kinds of drug rehab methods that exist.

Here are a few of the many different kinds of drug rehab programs that exist: outpatient counseling, detoxification, short-term inpatient treatment (30-day program) and long-term residential treatment (longer than 60 days). Also, inside the above mentioned programs there are two different types of rehab models. One medical model which substitutes one drug addiction for another during the treatment process, such as methadone maintenance. The other model is one which is entirely drug-free and does not prescribe more drugs to the addict. It is not unusual for many of the drug rehab centers in Akron, Ohio to have aftercare or a follow-up program in addition to their initial rehab program.

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Drug Situation: The primary drug threat in Akron is powder and Crack cocaine. The most violent crimes in the city are attributed to its distribution and abuse. Also, the rising availability of high-purity, low cost Heroin is creating a large user population with a greater physical risk to users, who are younger than ever before. In the northern Akron region, South American and Mexican black tar Heroin are prevalent, while in the southern Akron region, Mexican black tar Heroin is predominant. Marijuana remains the most abused drug in the city. Akron is a source area for Marijuana cultivation, as well as a distribution point for Mexican Marijuana from the southwest border. Club drugs and MDMA (ecstasy) are also growing in popularity in urban areas. Meanwhile, Methamphetamine manufacturing and use are increasing, but has not reached the levels of other citys in the Midwest.

Cocaine: Cocaine HCL and Crack combined constitute the greatest drug threat in Akron. Cocaine is transported into Akron from the southwest border, including California and Texas, as well as from Miami, Florida and New York City. Detroit, Michigan and Chicago, Illinois serve as transshipment points and distribution centers for Cocaine shipped from the southwest border and transported throughout Akron. Mexican and Dominican criminal groups and to a lesser extent other ethnic criminal groups are the principal transporters and wholesale distributors of multi-kilogram quantities of powdered Cocaine in Akron. Gram quantities sell between $100-$120, ounce quantities, $750-$1400, and kilograms $22,500 - $32,000. The purity levels for Cocaine HCL range from 32.54 to 72.75 percent. Purity levels for Crack Cocaine range from 19 to 63.7 percent. The Akron Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services data indicates that the number of treatment admissions for Cocaine abuse for 2003 was 9,879.

Heroin: Heroin distribution and abuse are increasing in Akron. Heroin signature analysis indicates that South American and Mexican black tar are prevalent in the northern Akron region. In the southern Akron region Mexican black tar Heroin is predominant. Dominican criminal groups control the distribution of South American Heroin, while Mexican criminal groups control the distribution of Mexican black tar heroin. At the retail-level, African-American, Dominican, and Mexican criminal groups are involved in Heroin distribution. Heroin is shipped into Akron from major distribution centers such as Chicago, Detroit, New York and various cities along the southwest border. Heroin is also transported on commercial airline flights into Akron. Wholesalers use major Akron cities such as Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Toledo as distribution centers for smaller cities in and outside the city. Gram quantities sell between $140-$250 and ounce quantities $2400-$7000. The purity levels range from 23.5 to 57 percent . The Akron Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services data indicates the number of treatment admissions for Heroin abuse increased overall from 6,878 in 2002 to 7,416 in 2003.

Methamphetamine: Methamphetamine manufacturing and use are increasing in the city of Akron. Local independent criminal groups, outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMG’s) and, to a lesser extent, Mexican criminal groups are primarily responsible for shipping Methamphetamine into and distributing it throughout Akron. Methamphetamine is also shipped into Akron predominantly through mail and package delivery services. Methamphetamine distribution has also increased at “Raves” and on college campuses in Akron. Purity levels range from 7.425 to 100 percent. Amphetamine/methamphetamine abuse in Akron is prevalent and comparative to rates of abuse in other citys in the region.

Club Drugs: The use of Club Drugs such as Ecstasy (MDMA), GHB, Ketamine, and LSD has steadily increased in Akron. Club Drugs are growing in popularity among young adults and juveniles, particularly in most urban areas of the city where “Rave” parties are also increasing. MDMA is the club drug of choice and represents the greatest future threat to Akron’s youth. Most MDMA available in Akron is produced outside the United citys, typically in laboratories in the Netherlands and Belgium and transported through express mail services and by couriers on commercial airlines through distribution centers such as Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. MDMA also reaches Akron from Canada via New York and is transported via the intercity highways and public modes of transportation. Most traffickers of MDMA are loose-knit independent entrepreneurs. Retail dealers typically are suburban teenagers, usually high school or college students. The pills are sold at an average of $25 per pill.

Marijuana: Marijuana continues to be the most widely abused and readily available illicit drug throughout the city of Akron. The available supply of marijuana ranges from pound to multi-hundred pound quantities. Akron is a source area for marijuana. The rural areas of Akron provide an adequate environment for the outdoor cultivation of cannabis, most of which occurs in the southern part of the city. In northern Akron, the use of hydroponics and other sophisticated indoor growing techniques that produce sinsemilla with a high THC content continues to increase. Mexican Marijuana is also frequently encountered in the city of Akron. The Marijuana is shipped from the southwest border citys. Large quantities are shipped into Akron mainly overland, and smaller quantities through package delivery services and the mail. Mexican criminal groups are the dominant wholesale suppliers of Marijuana in Akron. They supply multi-hundred kilogram quantities of Marijuana to most districts throughout the city. Local independent and Jamaican criminal groups also are responsible for shipping and distributing wholesale amounts of Marijuana into Akron in multi-kilogram quantities. Ounce quantities of Marijuana sell between $100-$250, pound quantities $800-$4000, and kilogram quantities $1800-$3000. The Akron Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services data indicates that the number of treatment admissions for Marijuana abuse increased from 17,896 in 2002 to 17,952 in 2003.

Other Drugs: The diversion and abuse of Oxycontin represent a significant drug threat in Akron. Oxycontin, a powerful pain reliever whose effects are the same as other opiate derivatives, is obtained legally through prescriptions as well as illegally on the street. Formerly seen as a drug of abuse primarily among the Caucasian population, law enforcement officials in Akron report increasing abuse among African Americans. According to the Akron Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, youth abusers of Oxycontin have begun abusing Heroin since they can no longer obtain or afford OxyContin. Continued incidents of overdoses and drug-related deaths were reported throughout the city during 2003. Also, a direct connection between abuse of this drug and drug-related robberies has been established.

DEA Mobile Enforcement Teams: This cooperative program with city and local law enforcement counterparts was conceived in 1995 in response to the overwhelming problem of drug-related violent crime in towns and cities across the nation. There have been 409 deployments completed resulting in 16,763 arrests of violent drug criminals as of February 2004. There have been six MET deployments in the city of Akron since the inception of the program: Toledo, East Cleveland, Jefferson County, Lincoln Heights, Warren, and Youngstown.

DEA Regional Enforcement Teams: This program was designed to augment existing DEA division resources by targeting drug organizations operating in the United citys where there is a lack of sufficient local drug law enforcement. This Program was conceived in 1999 in response to the threat posed by drug trafficking organizations that have established networks of cells to conduct drug trafficking operations in smaller, non-traditional trafficking locations in the United citys. Nationwide, there have been 22 deployments completed resulting in 608 arrests of drug trafficking criminals as of February 2004. There have been no RET deployments in the city of Akron.

Special Topics: HIDTA: During June 1999, ONDCP designated areas within northern Akron as the Akron High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (Akron HIDTA). The HIDTA region was expanded during 2004 to include central and southern Akron counties. The Akron HIDTA is comprised of the Akron counties, Cuyahoga, Lucas, Mahoning, Stark, Summit, Fairfield, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, and Montgomery. Currently the following agencies are assigned responsibilities in the Akron HIDTA program: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Internal Revenue Service, Bureau of Customs Enforcement, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, U.S. Marshalls Service, Akron Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigations, and other local Police Departments and law enforcement agencies.

Drug Situation: The primary drug threats in Ohio are powdered (and crack) cocaine and because the most violent crime in the state is attributed to their distribution and abuse. Also, the rising availability of high-purity, low-cost heroin is creating a large user population with a greater physical risk to users, who are younger than ever before. Marijuana remains the most abused drug in the state, and abuse among residents under 18 years of age ranks highest among all age groups. Club drugs and MDMA (Ecstasy) are also growing in popularity in urban areas. Meanwhile, methamphetamine manufacturing and use are increasing, but has not reached the levels of other states in the Midwest.

Cocaine: Powdered cocaine and crack cocaine constitute the greatest drug threats in Ohio, as evidenced by the fact that cocaine was the most prevalent drug of abuse detected among arrestees.

Heroin: Heroin distribution and abuse are increasing in Ohio, and the number of publicly funded treatment admission increased more than 16 percent.

Meth: In-state Methamphetamine production has become a significant issue in Ohio. The increase in Methamphetamine laboratories in Ohio has led to greater Methamphetamine availability throughout the state.

Club Drugs: The use of Club drugs such as Ecstasy (MDMA), GHB, Ketamine, and LSD has steadily increased in Ohio. Eleven of 15 Ohio law enforcement agencies reported an increase of club drug activity in year 2000.

Marijuana: Marijuana remains the most prevalent drug of abuse in Ohio. Marijuana usage crosses all socio-economic and cultural lines. Experimental use by juveniles (ranging from the ages of 10-12 years old) is also on the rise.

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