Oklahoma Drug & Alcohol Addiction
Like most states, Oklahoma still has a major problem with addiction. We can help you find solutions to end addiction. Contact us today by calling 1-800-217-5976.
National survey estimates show that about 225,000 people in Oklahoma used an illicit drug in the past month. More than 80,000 Oklahoma residents have had substance abuse or addiction problems within the past year, yet there are only a total of about 1,500 addiction treatment beds available in the state.
We have helped countless individuals and families in Oklahoma and throughout the country find addiction rehabilitation programs that work so they can go on to lead healthy, happy and productive lives again without substance abuse. Call our helpline now or fill out the form for a complimentary and confidential assessment with a counselor.
About Addiction in Oklahoma
While alcohol, marijuana and methamphetamine have been the biggest problems in the state over the last decade, the rise in prescription drug addiction has been major situation as well.
The Oklahoma prescription monitoring program was created is to reduce prescription fraud, substance abuse, "doctor shopping" and other illegal activity related to pharmaceutical drug diversion. The most popular pharmaceutical substances abused/diverted in Oklahoma are hydrocodone products. Oxycodone products, alprazolam and phentermine are also often abused/diverted. Methadone is a pharmaceutical drug of abuse on the rise in Oklahoma.
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made 268 drug arrests in Oklahoma in 2007. During the same yere there were 10,282 adult arrests for marijuana possession in Oklahoma by other law enforcement officers. Since a large percentage of arrests in the state deal with substance abuse issues, Oklahoma has turned to drug court systems in many locations. As of August 11, 2008, there were 61 drug courts in existence or being planned in Oklahoma. Forty-eight drug courts had been operating for at least two years, 1 had recently been implemented and another 12 were being planned at that time.