Where to Put Drug Treatment Facilities

Posted by azdrugrehabctr on April 18, 2015 under Addiction Trends, AZ Drug Rehab News | Comments are off for this article

Everyone seems to be in agreement that more effective treatment centers are needed throughout the country. As the drug problem across the nation has become more widely discussed, more people seem to be willing to acknowledge that acceptable care is needed for the millions struggling with addiction.

However, despite the acceptance of treatment centers and the welcomed help, Few people want to live by a treatment center. This poses quite a problem for centers looking to establish facilities that are accessible to addicts and in a location that allows for commuting without a car (something many addicts do not have) and easy access to jobs and support groups. It seems that despite the acceptance, there are still plenty of prejudices that are alive and well.

“Our homes are in jeopardy. Our families are in jeopardy. These people can fall off the wagon. We are all in favor of some form of help for these folks, but not at this risk,” explained one concerned citizen. While this seems to be a common opinion throughout many communities who have been approached by treatment centers in an attempt to open a facility, the statistics do not actually support this.

What is true though is that because there are not enough treatment facilities, those trying to get help are often told that there is not any available beds for them. Instead of being able to receive help when the person is looking for it, they are put on a list and told to wait until a bed opens up. Oftentimes this is just the excuse that addicts need to keep using, or the cravings become so intense that they cannot stop themselves from going back to drugs and/or alcohol before they can enroll.

While many people are nervous to have a treatment center in their city or town, it may be the best solution. The drug problem is continuing to grow, as evidenced by the escalating overdose fatalities, and without adequate treatment facilities many more addicts will never receive the help they need.