North Carolina Cocaine Rehab Information

North Carolina Cocaine Addiction

Population
8,411,041

Cocaine/crack use in North Carolina
Crack cocaine distribution networks present an enormous social threat to North Carolina’s inner city communities.

According to the 2003-2004 data from the NSDUH approximately 511,000 (7%) North Carolina citizens (ages 12 or older) reported past month use of an illicit drug. 142,000 (2.02%) reported past year cocaine use. Additional 2003-2003 NSDUH results indicate that 209,000 (2.99%) North Carolina citizens reported illicit drug dependence or abuse within the past year. Approximately 136,000 (1.94%) reported past year illicit drug dependence.

According to the NSDUH data approximately 11% North Carolina 12-17 year olds reported past month use of an illicit drug. 9,000 (1.31%) reported past year cocaine use.

Approximately 555.7 kilograms of cocaine were seized by Federal agencies in North Carolina during 2006.

Who attempts at getting help

During 2006 there were 22,574 admissions to alcohol/drug treatment in North Carolina. 3,011 (13.3%) were for use of cocaine 3,006(13.3%) for use of crack cocaine. According to 2004-2005 NSDUH data approximately 196,000 (2.8%) North Carolina citizens reported needing but not receiving treatment for illicit drug use within the past year.

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