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In Illinois, drug addiction and alcoholism are, unfortunately, a way of life for many families. Meth addiction is a BIG problem in Illinois, as is marijuana abuse, cocaine addiction, and alcohol abuse. But no matter what type of substance abuse is affecting you or your loved one, the Illinois drug rehab services you need are only a phone call away. Call The Way Out today at 1-877-WAYOUT7.

Illinois drug rehab can reduce the cost of addiction – in both dollars and lives

Untreated addiction in Illinois carries an eye-popping cost. Though Illinois drug rehab has helped thousands of former addicts successfully kick the habit, there is still much work left to be done. Just how significant is substance abuse in Illinois? Consider:

• More than 5,500 Illinois deaths each year – over 5 percent of all deaths – are directly or indirectly related to the use of alcohol or drugs, according to the Illinois Department of Human Services.
• Accidental injuries are another huge cause of death in Illinois – and many of these deaths, too, are attributable to substance abuse. Alcohol alone accounts for roughly 40 percent of accidental deaths in Illinois each year.
• Deaths from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco use in Illinois add up to an annual economic impact of more than $3.5 billion.

All of these statistics are attention-grabbing, but think for a moment about the personal toll that addiction has taken on you and your own family. That’s the cost that often hurts the most. The good news is, with the help of Illinois drug rehab, you can finally end the pain and live the happier life you’ve always wanted.

You don’t have to be a grown-up to need Illinois drug rehab

Think back some years, and try to remember how old you were when you had your first sip of alcohol. Though the legal drinking age is 21, that first sip probably came many years earlier, didn’t it? Our point is, you don’t have to be “officially” of drinking age for alcohol to become a problem. Nor do you have to be officially an adult to get hooked on drugs – many Illinois teens are battling addiction even before they graduate from high school.

Statistics from the Illinois Department of Human Services show how widespread teen substance abuse has become:

• In 2006, 14.5 percent of 8^th graders, 29 percent of 10^th graders, and nearly 36 percent of 12^th graders reported using marijuana within the past year.
• Nearly 5 percent of 12^th graders admitted using cocaine or crack cocaine within the past year. Both forms of cocaine are highly addictive, and some teens are inevitably unable to stop after experiencing the “high” that first time.
• Roughly 16 percent of Illinois 12^th graders admitted to abusing prescription pain pills within the past year.

Teen substance abuse is often viewed as a tragedy, and adolescent drug abuse can indeed have tragic results. But if you’ve realized your son or daughter has a problem, then this moment is also an opportunity. It’s an opportunity to spare your teen from decades of misery and deteriorating health. There are lots of adults who, after entering Illinois drug rehab as a teen, completely stopped using and never looked back. At The Way Out, we provide FREE information and assistance to families seeking Illinois drug rehab centers, including adolescent-focused programs. Call us today at 1-877-WAYOUT7.

No matter where you live, we can find the right Illinois drug rehab for you

At The Way Out, we believe it takes a lot of courage for the addict to admit that he or she needs Illinois drug rehab. We strive to reward that courage by making your search for the right treatment facility as hassle-free as possible. For example, our extensive network of high-quality Illinois drug rehab centers means you’ll find plenty of convenient locations to choose from. After all, why should getting well require long-distance travel? We offer locations in or near Illinois’ 10 largest cities, which are:

• Chicago, Zip Code 60601 (pop. 2,842,518)
• Aurora, Zip Code 60502 (pop. 168,181)
• Rockford, Zip Code 61112 (pop. 152,916)
• Naperville, Zip Code 60563 (pop. 141,579)
• Joliet, Zip Code 60431 (pop. 136,208)
• Springfield, Zip Code 62701 (pop. 115,668)
• Peoria, Zip Code  61602 (pop. 112,685)
• Elgin, Zip Code 60122 (pop. 98,645)
• Waukegan, Zip Code 60085 (pop. 91,396)
• Cicero, Zip Code 60804 (pop. 82,741)

In central and southern Illinois, methamphetamine is king

In rural parts of central and southern Illinois, the rate of meth addiction is at crisis levels. So many people are getting hooked on meth in these areas that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has declared methamphetamine to be the “primary drug of concern” for the region. The consequences of meth addiction are huge, both for the addict and the community.

For the addict themselves, meth addiction can be deadly. Long-term meth abusers may suffer from paranoia, delusions of parasites crawling under the skin, full-blown toxic psychosis, or even a stroke. Meth also destroys an individual’s appearance – for example, it causes dramatic tooth decay known as “meth mouth.”

In the larger community, the link between meth addiction and crime is well-established, and Illinois ranks fourth in the country in meth-related arrests and meth lab seizures, according to the Illinois Meth Project. Astonishingly, methamphetamine accounts for up to 90 percent of all drug cases in many Illinois communities.

But despite all these statistics, it’s important to remember that meth addiction CAN be conquered. At The Way Out, we’ve helped thousands of former meth addicts kick the habit for good, and these clients are now living happy, stable lives. Our successful track record also extends to other forms of addiction such as cocaine addiction and alcohol abuse. For all your treatment needs, The Way Out is the smart choice. So call us today at 1-877-WAYOUT7.

Additional resources

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

Illinois Department of Human Services – facts about addiction
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=31787

National Drug Intelligence Center – Illinois fact sheet
http://www.justice.gov/ndic/pubs/652/overview.htm

Illinois Meth Project – Illinois statistics
https://www.illinoismethproject.org/documents/Illinois%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf