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The state of Connecticut (pop. 3,518,288) has long been associated with the good life – it boasts a comfortable standard of living, well-performing schools, and the most multi-million dollar homes in the Northeast. But drug addiction affects ALL types of families, and Connecticut is not immune from the awful consequences of addiction. For free help in finding the right Connecticut drug rehab for you or your loved one, call The Way Out today at 1-877-WAYOUT7.

Connecticut state leaders are saying marijuana is no big deal, but they’re wrong

Connecticut state lawmakers recently made headlines for voting to soften the state’s laws against marijuana possession – a change that supporters called a “common sense reform” that would keep nonviolent drug offenders from clogging Connecticut prisons. The new legal punishment for possessing less than a half-ounce of marijuana is similar to the penalties for a traffic ticket – pot smokers caught with the drug pay a fine of $150 for the first offense, and $200 to $500 for subsequent offenses.

The good news about this new law is that pot smokers who are caught with the drug may decide it’s time to enter Connecticut drug rehab, and treatment is of course more effective than jail time. But there is a danger in politicians and the public thinking that marijuana use is “no big deal.” For example, CBS News reported that one state lawmaker opposed to the new law, state Rep. Lawrence Cafero, stressed how harmful marijuana has been to some of his constituents.

“I’ve seen scores of students who were fantastic athletes, maybe they were talented musicians or sang in the choir,” Cafero said. “Now they quit. They’ve lost interest in baseball. They’ve lost interest in sports. I’ve heard parents say their kids don’t want to do anything. They’re lethargic.”

In 2006, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, nearly 3,900 Connecticut drug rehab clients cited marijuana as the primary reason for entering treatment. If marijuana were really so harmless, why would so many people be unable to stop smoking it without professional help? The fact is, marijuana is damaging both psychologically and physically (especially to the user’s lungs). If pot has become a problem for you or your loved one, the time to enter Connecticut drug rehab is NOW.

Connecticut drug rehab is needed in all types of towns, whether big or small

Living in a small town can feel so safe that many folks don’t even bother locking their doors. But substance abuse is something that happens in all kinds of places – after all, it would be foolish to think that only people in New York City get high, wouldn’t it? Drug rehab in Connecticut serves cities, suburbs, and, yes, even the smallest of small towns.

Eric Ebrus, a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agent assigned with the Connecticut state police, was in fact featured in a recent article in the Colchester Bulletin newspaper – the focus of which was a warning Ebrus publicly gave to a group of Colchester parents. Ebrus told them that heroin and the prescription drug Oxycontin are readily available in Eastern Connecticut’s small towns.

“It’s in Colchester, Lebanon, Columbia, Norwich, Hebron,” Ebrus said. “And your kids probably know more about it than you do.”

Oxycontin is legal and appropriate for treating certain medical conditions, but it is also an addictive narcotic. And teens who get hooked on Oxycontin are often turning to street heroin when they can no longer get the pills they crave. Both Oxycontin and heroin are in the same opiate class of drugs, and therefore one is sometimes used by addicts as a substitute for the other.

Drug-related crime, too, can happen anywhere. In 2009, for example, several homes in Colchester were targeted by a trio of burglars who stole valuables in order to buy drugs in Hartford, according to The Colchester bulletin. If addiction has become a problem for your family, The Way Out provides FREE information on what Connecticut drug rehab centers are available near you. Call us today at 1-877WAYOUT7.

Connecticut drug rehab centers are conveniently located

At The Way Out, we specialize in providing independent, unbiased information to families that are looking for drug rehab in Connecticut. Because we have worked in the recovery community for many years, our network of high-quality Connecticut drug rehab centers includes convenient locations all across the state. We can refer you to substance abuse care located in or near Connecticut’s 10 largest cities, which are:

• Bridgeport, Zip Code 06604 (pop. 139,008)
• New Haven, Zip Code 06501 (pop. 124,791)
• Hartford, Zip Code 06120 (pop. 124,397)
• Stamford, Zip Code 06905 (pop. 120,045)
• Waterbury, Zip Code 06704 (pop. 107,902)
• Norwalk, Zip Code 06850 (pop. 84,437)
• Danbury, Zip Code 06810 (pop. 78,736)
• New Britain, Zip Code 06051 (pop. 71,254)
• Bristol, Zip Code 06010 (pop. 61,353)
• Meriden, Zip Code 06451 (pop. 59,653)

Connecticut drug rehab works – if you let it

There are tens of thousands of people who enter Connecticut drug rehab every year, and for those who stick it out and remain clean and sober, the rewards are many. In recovery, former addicts typically enjoy greater career success, improved physical health, and happier relationships with friends and family. It is truly a 180-degree turnaround, and we’ve seen it happen with our clients time and time again.

At the other end of the spectrum is untreated addiction. Without the help of Connecticut drug rehab centers, addiction will continue to get worse. Over time, untreated addicts find it difficult to even hold down a job, let alone obtain a raise or promotion. The emotional up-and-downs that addicts experience take a severe toll – not only on the user, but on their friends and loved ones too. Some addicts ultimately lose their life to this illness – between 1999 and 2002, for example, heroin addiction drug overdoses killed more than 400 Connecticut residents. Is that how you want YOUR family’s story to end?

Let’s face it:  the tools to a better life are right there in front of you. Drug rehab in Connecticut has a proven, successful track record, and The Way Out provides FREE unbiased assistance in finding the right Connecticut drug rehab for you or your loved one. All that’s left is for you to take the first step, and pick up the phone. Call The Way Out today at 1-877-WAYOUT7. You’ll be glad you did.

Additional resources

More information on substance abuse in Connecticut can be found at the following websites:

Norwich Bulletin – Heroin all too easy to get, DEA agent says
http://www.norwichbulletin.com/mysource/colchesterbulletin/news/x1260733031/Heroin-all-too-easy-to-get-DEA-agent-says#axzz1RdXp7zNJ

Office of National Drug Control Policy – Connecticut fact sheet
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.gov/statelocal/ct/ct.pdf

CBS News – Conn. Passes bill to decriminalize marijuana
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/06/08/national/main20070181.shtml