Alcoholism and drug abuse is the nation's largest health problem, and Tennessee is no exception. Right now there are more than 23 million people in America who are in need of effective alcohol or drug rehab and addiction treatment. If you're in Tennessee and have a problem with drugs or alcohol or know someone who does, contact us for help.
During 2003, there were 15,412 admissions to drug/alcohol treatment in Tennessee. There were 14,267 treatment admissions in Tennessee during 2002. The number of treatment admissions during 2001 was 14,627. Nearly 3% of Tennessee middle school students surveyed in 2002 reported that they had received treatment or counseling outside school at least once for a drug problem. More than half of the clients entering drug rehab started using drugs before the age of 18 and had never been to a drug rehab or addiction treatment center previously.
Alcoholism and drug use leads to criminality in most cases and many people in Tennessee going through alcohol or drug treatment have legal charges. The good news is that an effective drug rehab program can help you or your loved one get back on track to leading a normal, happy and drug-free life and put your past behind you.
