Find Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs in New Hampshire
Drug dependence among New Hampshire’s population is slightly higher than it is in the rest of the country. Average drug use in the state is just under 3.5% while the national average is closer to 2.5%. In the United States, the highest concentration of drug users are between the ages of 12 and 17 with about 10% of people in this age group struggling with drug addiction. In New Hampshire 12 to 17 year olds are addicted to an illegal substance about 13% of the time. Alcohol dependence in New Hampshire is similar to the national average of about 7%.
Prescription painkillers are the most popular drugs abused in New Hampshire. Among people admitted into drug rehabilitation programs in the state, 33% said that prescription pain-killers were their primary drug used. The second most common admission was for people addicted to heroin, the drug was cited by about 25% of enrollees. Marijuana was the third most frequently listed drug in New Hampshire at 21%, and cocaine was mentioned by just over 12% of patients in the state.
New Hampshire Treatment Admissions
In New Hampshire there are 46 different facilities offering drug and alcohol rehabilitation services for those with addictions in the state. Most of the treatment centers in New Hampshire are privately operated and owned but there are also several public locations that are run by the local, state, or federal government. In New Hampshire 36 of the 46 facilities are exclusively for people struggling with addiction and do not house any other type of mental health service in the same facility. The other 10 centers offering rehabilitation services also offer other mental health services alongside addiction recovery programs.
In New Hampshire, residents that struggle with illicit drug addiction enroll in a rehabilitation program to overcome their dependency only about 13% of the time. The rate of enrollment among people who abuse alcohol is even lower at about 4%. This leaves the overwhelming majority of addiction sufferers in the state without any treatment. It is highly recommended that anyone in New Hampshire that is dependent on illicit drugs or alcohol seek the immediate assistance of a rehabilitation center. Many people also find it helpful to contact a referral service when searching for a program.
New Hampshire Behavioral Health Resources
NH Department of Health and Human Services – Substance Abuse
105 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
Phone Number: (603)-271-6738
Fax Number: (603)-271-6105
Web Site: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dcbcs/bdas/index.htm
Locate Rehabs in New Hampshire Near You
To find drug and alcohol rehabs near you in New Hampshire, just search by zip code or city below for a list of facilities. You may also call us to speak with a treatment consultant to learn more about additional programs that may be available to you.
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