Drug addiction in New York is a severe problem, largely due to the state’s position as a leading drug trafficking, manufacturing and distribution center. Drugs come in to the state from its many waterways and its easy highway connections to New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC- all also major producers and distributors of drugs. Despite significant efforts on the part of the state’s health care workers and law enforcement officials, drug use has continued to increase, leading to a strong need for successful drug rehab programs in New York.

Heroin in New York is more readily available than any other drug besides marijuana. In urban areas, this has led to major problems with drug related violence, such as robbery, rape, assault and murder. Additionally, heroin strains in New York are often extremely potent and therefore cause a large number of overdose-related deaths every year. In fact, heroin is being produced from raw ingredients in the state more and more, leading to a very pure product that is extremely addicting. With drugs of this potency, tolerance develops after a few days, physical dependence in ten days or less, and full-blown addiction occurs shortly thereafter. Unfortunately, even the state’s many methadone clinics have not been able to curb the heroin problem.

Drug addiction in New York is being seen in very young age groups as a result of the popularity of club drugs. Club drugs are used mainly by the state’s youth at rave parties and music festivals. While marketed to young people as a harmless and peaceful euphoric high, addiction to these substances occurs extremely rapidly and the lack of consistency in chemical composition leads to a high rate of dangerous side effects. Hospitals across the state report increasing numbers of youth reporting symptoms from ecstasy, MDMA, Ketamine, PCP and other club drugs.

Alcoholism in New York is a significant problem as well. Each year there are thousands of deaths from alcohol related accidents and diseases. Alcoholism destroys families, ruins careers, and can even lead to death. But because withdrawal symptoms from alcohol can be dangerous, alcohol recovery in New York should always take place in a professional alcohol treatment center.

Treatment specialists are waiting to help. If you suffer from alcoholism or drug addiction in New York, reach out for help right now and begin the rest of your life again.

For Immediate Help Call
(646) 493-6710
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The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
1450 Western Avenue,
Albany, New York 12203-3526
1-877-8-HOPENY  (1-877-846-7369).

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