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Drug treatment outpatient Oklahoma

Outpatient drug treatment programs vary in the types and intensity of services offered. Low-intensity outpatient drug treatment programs may offer little more than drug education and counsel. Other outpatient drug treatment models, such as intensive day treatment, can be comparable to residential programs in services and effectiveness, depending on the individual's characteristics and needs.

All in all, the ultimate goal of an outpatient drug treatment is to help the individual recover from drug addiction so that they may re-enter society and lead responsible, successful drug and alcohol free lives.

Drug treatment residential Oklahoma

Inpatient drug treatment is one of many methods whose ultimate goal is long-term abstinence from drugs and alcohol. Those who attend an inpatient drug treatment use the new tools they have learned to help them re-enter society and lead responsible, successful drug and alcohol free lives.

Inpatient drug treatment centers offer support and structure for men and women seeking help for problems with drugs or alcohol. Participants reside on location for the course of the treatment program; lengths of stay vary and may be individualized. Care at an inpatient drug treatment is provided 24 hours a day 7 days a week; this is only one of the benefits of attending an inpatient drug treatment.

Bio physical Treatment Oklahoma

The bio physical treatments are a long term inpatient treatment program. All students can stay as long as they need to. In general the length of the program is about 3 to 5 months. They do not use psychiatric medications as part of their treatment philosophy. Their program not only addresses the person's drug addiction but also improves the individuals ability to identify and solve problems, improve communication and study skills.

Alsoit helps to restore personal ethics regarding their responsibility toward their family and others in general.Detoxification Program eliminates accumulated drug residuals from the body through an all natural regimen of vitamins, exercise and sauna thereby reducing the risk of future drug cravings and relapse due to left over drugs in the body.

Twelve steps Oklahoma

The 12 steps that underlie these programs are based on traditional spiritual practices. Respect for all religious traditions is expected in these programs. While a few individual meetings may show a tendency toward a specific religion, this is not in the spirit of true 12-step recovery. You should have no problem finding meetings and groups that respect all religious traditions and do not push any particular theology or belief system.

Residential Treatment and Rehabs cannot officially call themselves "12 step programs" because Alcoholics Anonymous and the programs that have branched from that group (Narcotics Anonymous, for example), cannot promote themselves. The traditions require anonymity and their only "promotion" is by way of example (how the members live their lives).

"The Fellowship has adopted a policy of "cooperation but not affiliation" with other organizations concerned with the problem of alcoholism."

Cocaine treatment Oklahoma

Individuals who try cocaine often get hooked to the short-term cocaine effects, mailnly feeling as though they have increased energy. The quick high keeps users feeling energetic and able to endure longer in physical activities. New cocaine users often try cocaine to increase productivity at work and in other areas of their lives so that they can work longer and harder. While these results may seem promising in the beginning, increased tolerance and dangerous life choices often follow repeated cocaine use.

One cocaine effect, appetite suppression, is very popular for individuals looking to lose weight or maintain a low weight. Fashion models have been known to use cocaine in order to stay thin. Cocaine users often go days without eating and if this behavior is continued it can lead to addiction. Increased heart rate, blood pressure, constricted blood vessels, dilated pupils, and increased temperature are all short-term physiological cocaine effects. When taken in large quantities, cocaine will intensify the user's high and may cause violent and erratic behavior on the part of the user.

Crack cocaine treatment Oklahoma

Crack is a powerfully addictive drug of abuse. Once having tried crack, a person cannot predict or control the extent to which he or she will continue to use the substances. Crack has become a major problem in a lot of American cities because it is inexpensive--selling for between $5 and $10 for one or two doses (usually 300-500mg)--and easily transportable--sold in small vials, folding paper, or tinfoil.

Crack is mainly is smoked in pipes constructed of glass bowls fitted with one or more fine mesh screens that support the substance. The user heats the side of the bowl (usually with a lighter), and the heat causes the crack to vaporize. The user inhales the cocaine-laden fumes through the pipe. Facilitated by the large surface area of the lungs' air sacs, as crack is smoked it is absorbed almost immediately into the bloodstream, taking only 19 seconds to reach the brain. However, only 30 to 60 percent of the available dose is absorbed because of incomplete inhalation of the cocaine-laden fumes and variations in the heating temperature.

Oxycodone treatment Oklahoma

OxyContin Abuse is becoming a large problem in America. OxyContin is a leading treatment for chronic pain, but officials fear it may succeed crack on the street. The DEA says it is only a matter of time before every community in the country is confronted with the problem of OxyContin abuse. No prescription substance in the last 20 years has been so largely abused after its release, federal officials say. Rather than ingesting the pill as indicated, people who abuse OxyContin use other methods of administering the substance. To avoid the controlled-release, they chew, snort, or inject the medication to get an instant and intense "high".

Improper prescribing practices by unscrupulous physicians are a way of diverting pharmaceuticals, according to law enforcement sources survey by the NDIC. The abuse of OxyContin, as with the abuse of most prescription drugs, creates a cycle of health care fraud. For example, a corrupt physician writes a patient a prescription for OxyContin for a nonexistent injury. The physician bills the insurance company for that, and subsequent visits. The patient uses a portion of the OxyContin and sells the rest for a substantial profit. The Huntington Drug and Violet Crime Task Force reports "There are too many doctors supplementing their income by writing improper prescriptions."

Methamphetamine treatment Oklahoma

Methamphetamine, generally called “speed,” “crystal,” “crank,” “ice,” or “tina,” (“shabu” in the Philippines and “yaba” in Thailand) is a potent psycho-stimulant that can be swallowed in pill format orally or delivered via intranasal, injection, or smoking routes of administration.

Although meth has historically been used via intranasal route of administration, in the past decade, smoking meth has become the dominant route of administration, although in some geographic regions over 50% of users inject the drug. The timing and intensity of the “rush” that accompanies the use of meth, which is a result of the release of high levels of dopamine into the brain, depends in part on the method of administration.  Specifically, the effect is almost instantaneous when smoked or injected, while it takes approximately 5 minutes after snorting or 20 minutes after oral ingestion.  Immediate physiological changes associated with the use of meth are similar to those produced by the fight-or-flight response and include increased blood pressure, body temperature, heart rate, and breathing rate.  Negative side effects include high body temperature, stroke, cardiac arrhythmia, stomach cramps, and shaking, as well as increased anxiety, insomnia, aggressive tendencies, paranoia, and hallucinations.

Club drugs treatment Oklahoma

Typically used by teenagers and young adults at bars, clubs, concerts, and parties. The most common club drugs include Ecstasy (MDMA), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, meth, and acid (LSD).

Some street names are XTC, X (MDMA); Special K, Vitamin K (ketamine); liquid ecstasy, soap (GHB); roofies (Rohypnol).

Chronic use of MDMA may lead to changes in brain function. GHB abuse can cause coma and seizures. High doses of ketamine can cause delirium, amnesia, and other problems. Mixed with alcohol, Rohypnol can incapacitate users and cause amnesia. According to the 2004 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 11 million people have tried MDMA, more than 11 million have tried meth, and more than 23 million have tried LSD at least once.

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Oklahoma drug problems

Drug Situation: Methamphetamine, which is produced in Mexico and the Southwest U.S and locally produced, remains the principal drug of concern in the State of Oklahoma. Cocaine, particularly crack, is a significant problem in the urban areas of the state of Oklahoma.

Cocaine: Cocaine continues to be readily available throughout Oklahoma. The cocaine is transported from the Texas, and Mexico via commercial airlines and motor vehicles. Mexican polydrug traffickers dealing in marijuana and meth bring some of the cocaine into the state. Much of the cocaine HCl is converted into crack for sale at the retail level. Cocaine is distributed primarily by Mexican and African American traffickers. The majority of the cocaine purchased in the Oklahoma City area is transported in by local suppliers who travel to large cities in the state of Texas and return to distribute the product.

Heroin: Black Tar heroin is available in limited quantities near the metropolitan areas in the state of Oklahoma. It is rare to encounter brown or white heroin, though in a very few instances, “white” heroin from Colombia has been seen. Recently, brown heroin of high potency (66%) was encountered in the Oklahoma City area. Demand for heroin has declined in recent years.

Methamphetamine: Methamphetamine is the major drug of choice in the state of Oklahoma. Caucasian males and females are equally the main users. Most of the meth in the state of Oklahoma is brought in by Hispanic organizations via motor vehicles, commercial airlines, and mail delivery services. Local small “mom and pop” labs continue to be a significant problem throughout the state of Oklahoma. Approximately 30% of local labs use the Nazi method and produce only ounce quantities or less at a time. Two “super labs”, capable of producing 20-40 pounds of meth at a time were seized during the year of 2001.

Club Drugs: The state of Oklahoma is seeing an increase in the abuse of “club drugs,” such as MDMA and GHB. MDMA is found at rave parties in eastern and central Oklahoma. The amount of MDMA seized in the state of Oklahoma and analyzed by DEA labs increased from 6 dosage units in CY2000 to 2,657 dosage units in CY2001 and 2,026 in CY 2002. The majority of the MDMA seen in the state of Oklahoma comes from the West Coast, Nevada and Texas. A small number of seizures have involved MDMA originating in Canada.

Marijuana: Marijuana is readily available in all areas of the state of Oklahoma. Marijuana is the major illegal drug of abuse in Oklahoma. Marijuana imported from Mexico is prevalent and is usually imported in combination with other illegal substances being transported to Oklahoma and other states north and east. The majority of the marijuana is imported from the southwest border via passenger vehicle and occasionally in freight vehicles. Mexican “Sensimilla”, usually found in “pressed/brick” form, is the most common type of marijuana seen in Oklahoma, particularly in urban areas. Domestically produced marijuana is also available in Oklahoma, though not as readily in recent years. Oklahoma, along with several other southern states has endured severe drought conditions over the past three years.

Other Drugs: The most popular pharmaceutical substances abused in Oklahoma are Vicodin, Lortab, propoxyphene, alprazolam, hydrocodone, Ultram, diazepam, Hycodan, Demerol, Dilaudid, and Percodan. Much of the diversion is through fraudulent prescriptions, doctor shopping, pharmacy break-ins, and hospital thefts. OxyContin is also increasing as a pharmaceutical drug of abuse in Oklahoma.

DEA Mobile Enforcement Teams: This cooperative program with state 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 381 deployments completed resulting in 15,731 arrests of violent drug criminals as of March 2003. There have been two MET deployments in the State of Oklahoma since the inception of the program: Duncan and Ardmore.

Other Enforcement Operations: The number of Operation Pipeline interdictions are increasing within the state of Oklahoma. California and Texas are most often reported as the domestic states of origin. Since the state of Oklahoma is traversed by numerous Interstate Highways, interdictions are common in all areas. Seizures of illicit drugs traveling through Oklahoma en route to their destinations north and east are routine, as well as seizures of large amounts of currency en route south and west.

DEA Regional Enforcement Teams: This program was designed to augment existing DEA division resources by targeting drug organizations operating in the United States 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 States. Nationwide, there have been 18 deployments completed resulting in 548 arrests of drug trafficking criminals as of March 2003. There has been one RET deployment in the State of Oklahoma since the inception of the program, in McAlester.

Drug Courts/Treatment Centers: There are currently Twenty-two drug courts operating in the state of Oklahoma with eleven more in the planning stages.

According to the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, there were 212 drug and alcohol treatment centers operating in the state of Oklahoma during 2001.

Oklahoma Methamphetamine Summary
Methamphetamine Laboratory Seizures
(Includes Labs, Chemicals, Glassware, Equipment and Dumpsites)
Year DEA State and Local Total
2001 26 562 588
2000 76 309 385
1999 206 198 404
Source: EPIC

Production Methods: The most predominant method of methamphetamine production in Oklahoma is the red phosphorous method. This method of production uses Pseudoephedrine, red phosphorous and iodine. The Birch method is used in approximately 30% of the labs seized in Oklahoma. This method utilizes Pseudoephedrine, Anhydrous Ammonia and Sodium metal. Both processing methods utilize over-the-counter cold medications containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine.

More than 340 state and local officers in Oklahoma have received DEA training and certification in the recognition of clandestine meth labs and each was provided with approximately $2,200 worth of equipment.

Methamphetamine Lab Cleanup Costs
Year DEA EXPENDITURES
CY2001 $1,064,300.00
CY2000 $745,900.00
CY1999 $905,400.00

Current Laws Regarding Criminal Sanctions and Precursor Chemicals: Over the past couple of years the Oklahoma Legislature has passed numerous laws regarding methamphetamine and its precursor chemicals. These include additional penalties for manufacturing methamphetamine in the presence of minors; possessing or distributing methamphetamine in the vicinity of schools, public parks, public pools or on a marked school bus; and for tampering with anhydrous ammonia equipment. Any possession of anhydrous ammonia in unapproved containers is considered prima facie evidence of manufacture. Any possession of three (3) ingredients such as iodine, red phosphorous and ether is considered prima facie evidence of intent to manufacture methamphetamine. The average laboratory manufacturing sentence in the state is approximately 20 years. House Bill 2316 passed both the Oklahoma House and Senate in May 2002 and went in to effect on July 1, 2002. This new law puts a 24 gram limit on all cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine or ephedrine. The charge carries a five year maximum sentence. If a retailer knowlingly distributes pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine with the knowledge that it will be used to manufacture methamphetamine, the sentence carries a maximum of ten years incarceration.

New Legislation: House Bill 1326, which is pending at this time is set to be heard by the Oklahoma State Senate in April of 2003. This Bill passed the House in March 2003 and if signed into law, will require state registration (mirroring Federal Law) for the handling/distribution of products containing Pseudoephedrine at both the wholesale and retail levels.

Methamphetamine Deaths: The State Medical Examiner of Oklahoma has provided the following statistics related to methamphetamine deaths. The number of meth-related deaths has increased significantly over the past six years. The chart below summarizes the incidence of meth vs. cocaine deaths in the state over that time period.

Based on 2002-2004 data, an average of 1,105,000 Oklahoma residents (38.8%) aged 12 or older reported lifetime use of cannabis.

Juveniles

Results of a 2003 survey of high school students demonstrate that 42.5% admitted trying marijuana at least once in their lifetime.

About 44% of 12th graders surveyed in 2003 reported using cannabis at least once during their lifetime.

Around 4.3% of students surveyed in 2003 admitted consuming marijuana on school property at least once within the past month.

Enforcement

Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Control (OBN)
The OBN works to enforce the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Act, train and assist local law enforcement authorities, and compile narcotic related statistics. OBN also offers a leadership role for law enforcement throughout the state for the investigative effort directed toward the illicit consumption of controlled substances.

As of October 2003, there were 10,487 full-time law enforcement authorities statewide (7,059 officers and 3,428 civilians).

Trafficking and Seizures

Cocaine found in the state is transported into the state from Texas and Mexico via commercial airlines and motor vehicles. Lots of the powder cocaine available in Oklahoma is converted into crack cocaine for sale at the retail level. Mexican and African American traffickers are the principal distributors of cocaine.

The majority of heroin traffickers receive the drug from Mexico.

Hispanic criminal groups transport the majority of the methamphetamine into the state. Small “mom and pop” local laboratories still are an important problem throughout Oklahoma. Approximately 30% of these local laboratories utilize the “Nazi” method and produce ounce quantities or less at a time.

Cannabis imported from Mexico is prevalent in Oklahoma and is generally imported in combination with other illegal substances. The majority of the cannabis smuggled from the southwest border into the state is transported via passenger vehicle and sometimes in freight vehicles. Lately, domestically cultivated marijuana has become less available due to a severe drought in the state.

The OBN seized 6,039 grams of amphetamine/methamphetamine in 2004.

The amount of methamphetamine labs seized in the state by the OBN has increased from 10 during 1994 to 1,277 during 2004.

About 84 kilograms of cocaine were seized by Federal authorities in Oklahoma during 2004.

In 2004, there were 404 methamphetamine laboratories seized in the state by the DEA and state and local authorities.