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From marijuana addiction to cocaine addiction to prescription drug abuse, there are many different types of substance abuse in Virginia. But no matter what type of addiction is affecting you or your loved one, the problem is not going to go away on its own. Virginia drug rehab can restore sanity to your family’s life, and the help you need is only a phone call away. Call The Way Out today at 1-877-WAYOUT7.

Without Virginia drug rehab, substance abuse can turn deadly

Addiction is medically recognized as a disease, and like most illnesses, it doesn’t heal itself. Left untreated, substance abuse will get steadily worse, and it can even put the addict’s life at risk. Consider:

• Virginia is one of 16 states in the nation where substance abuse deaths have exceeded car accident fatalities. In Southwest Virginia, substance abuse accounts for roughly one-third of all deaths in the region, according to the 2009 state medical examiner’s report.
• Statewide, hundreds of Virginia residents die each year because of drug overdoses and other drug-induced deaths. In 2007, Virginia’s chief medical examiner identified more than 700 drug-related deaths.
• Alcohol abuse frequently has fatal consequences – from drunk-driving crashes to accidental injuries that occur when Virginians make poor decisions because of intoxication. Alcohol is a factor in nearly one-third of accidental deaths in Virginia
• The dangerous behavior of those who are addicted to alcohol and drugs also puts the lives of others at risk. In 2006, there were eight murder/manslaughter arrests in Virginia where the offender was suspected of using drugs.

Of course, there are some addicts who do not overdose or have drunk-driving accidents, and are able to survive even while refusing treatment for their problem. But what kind of “life” are these people enjoying? Typically, the life of an untreated addict is an emotional roller-coaster – one where true happiness or satisfaction is rarely enjoyed. Addicts struggle to advance in their career, and relationships with friends and family are often strained. This isn’t a life, it’s a prison. Virginia drug rehab offers clients a clean-and-sober alternative that is much more stable, and infinitely more rewarding.

Most of those who need drug rehab in Virginia aren’t getting it

At The Way Out, we’ve worked for years at connecting families to Virginia drug rehab, and we’ve seen firsthand the dramatic improvements that addicts experience after receiving treatment. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of Virginia drug rehab centers is limited by one disturbing fact:  the vast majority of those who need Virginia drug rehab are NOT getting it.

According to a report published by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, about 65,000 people enter drug rehab in Virginia each year. That may sound like a lot, but many more Virginians – almost half a million, according to the report – are struggling with alcoholism or drug abuse and are NOT entering treatment.

There are lots of reasons that addicts and their families put off Virginia drug rehab. Some may think that drug rehab in Virginia will be too expensive, but the treatment facilities in our network accept just about every type of health insurance, and easy self-pay options are also available. Other times, addicts will insist they can beat the problem “on their own.” Here’s a reality check: it is just about IMPOSSIBLE for alcoholics or drug addicts to stop using without professional help. If you’re serious about achieving sobriety for you or your loved one, the smart thing to do is to call The Way Out at 1-877-WAYOUT7. Our caring and compassionate treatment consultants are available around-the-clock, and your well-being is our first priority.

Virginia drug rehab centers are conveniently located

Virginia residents are never very far from one of our treatment facilities – whether you live in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington DC or the Appalachian Plateau. At The Way Out, we’ve worked with Virginia drug rehab centers for many years, and in that time we’ve assembled an extensive network of high-quality treatment centers. That’s why we’re able to offer Virginia drug rehab in or near the state’s ten largest cities, which are:

• Virginia Beach, Zip Code 23462 (pop. 438,415)
• Norfolk, Zip Code 23510 (pop. 231,954)
• Chesapeake, Zip Code 23321 (pop. 218,968)
• Arlington, Zip Code 22203 (pop. 195,965)
• Richmond, Zip Code 23234 (pop. 193,777)
• Newport News, Zip Code 23606 (pop. 179,899)
• Hampton, Zip Code 23669 (pop.145,579)
• Alexandria, Zip Code 22314 (pop. 135,337)
• Portsmouth, Zip Code 23704 (pop. 100,169)
• Roanoke, Zip Code 24011 (pop. 92,631)

Virginia drug rehab serves all types of clients

Are you worried that drug rehab in Virginia won’t know how to handle your particular situation? Think again. Our treatment facilities are experienced in helping all types of clients, regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity. We’re also familiar with just about every addictive substance you can think of, including these, which are some of Virginia’s most common:

• Heroin addiction – thousands of heroin addicts enter Virginia drug rehab each year. The areas of Richmond and Tidewater are particularly hard-hit by heroin abuse, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Without treatment, heroin addicts are at risk of contracting infectious diseases such as Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS.
• Marijuana addiction – Pot is the most-common illicit drug cited by those who enter drug rehab in Virginia, with nearly 6,200 marijuana addicts entering treatment in 2006, according to federal statistics. Though some people mistakenly think of marijuana use as “no big deal,” long-term marijuana addiction has serious psychological and physical consequences.
• Cocaine addiction – Cocaine abuse is prevalent “throughout the state of Virginia,” according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy. Federal statistics show more than 4,300 Virginians entered drug rehab in 2006 because they couldn’t stop smoking cocaine. Sniffing cocaine can take over your life too, as another 1,445 Virginia drug rehab clients cited cocaine addiction that didn’t involve smoking the drug.

No matter what form of addiction is affecting you or your loved one, the time for a change is NOW. Let’s be honest:  addiction has become an unmanageable problem in your family’s life. But the good news is you don’t have to keep living this way. Virginia drug rehab has a proven track record of success, and it’s only a phone call away. Call The Way Out today at 1-877-WAYOUT7.

Additional resources

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

Office of National Drug Control Policy – Virginia fact sheet
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.org/statelocal/va/va.pdf

SWVA Today – Prescription abuse forum held in Wytheville http://www.swvatoday.com/news/article/prescription_abuse_forum_held_in_wytheville/10689/

Office of National Drug Control Policy – Chesapeake fact sheet
http://www.whitehousedrugpolicy.org/statelocal/va/vachesapeake.pdf