Atlanta, Georgia Drug Rehab And Treatment

When searching for Atlanta Georgia Drug Rehabs you discover that you don’t truly understand how to tell whether a particular program is the right program to choose for your loved one’s addiction. Should you choose an Atlanta Georgia inpatient drug rehab or out patient drug rehab? Should you choose a 12 step program, bio-physical program or some other type of treatment? What length of stay would be suitable for the person you love to truly handle their addiction? These and many other questions can prevent that crucial decision from being made and thereby prevent the person you love from recovering before something tragic happens.

In Atlanta Georgia we can help you identify the Atlanta Georgia resource you are looking for; one which has a real chance at saving your loved one’s life. Further, we have resources that can be available to you in Atlanta Georgia to help with intervention or consultation to assist in getting the person you love to see that they need help and follow through with the admission process. Call our hotline today and we will help you locate the Atlanta Georgia Drug Rehab for Atlanta Georgia and get recovery started immediately.

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Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta Demographics

• Population (2006 American Community Survey):     442,8871

Atlanta Race/Ethnicity (2006 American Community Survey):
White:	37.2%
Black/African American:	55.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native:	0.2%
Asian:	2.3%
Native Hawaiian/other Pacific Islander:	0.0%
Other race:	3.7%
Two or more races:	0.9%
Hispanic/Latino(of any race):	5.9%

• The city of Atlanta is located in sections of Fulton and DeKalb Counties

• Atlanta, Georgia is a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)

Atlanta Drug Treatment

• During the first half of FY 2006, 34.2% of the drug treatment admissions in Atlanta were for primary abuse of powder or crack cocaine.

• Methamphetamine treatment admissions in Atlanta fell during the first half of FY 2006 to 7.7% of total admissions from 11.9% in FY 2005.

Admisstions to Treatment, Atlanta, FY 2002 thru 1st half of FY 2006

Drug Type	FY 2002	FY 2003	FY 2004	FY 2005	1st Half FY 2006
Cocaine/Crack	43.1%	42.8%	39.5%	37.2%	34.2%
Heroin	7.6%	6.3%	5.6%	5.0%	4.9%
Marijuana	18.7%	20.0%	21.7%	20.9%	20.9%
Methamphetimine	3.1%	5.1%	8.5%	11.9%	7.7%
Other Drugs	21.3%	28.5%	24.6%	25.0%	32.4%
Total Admissions	7,909	7,178	7,996	9,320	4,409

Atlanta Drug Trafficking and Seizures

• The city of Atlanta has become an important strategic point for drug trafficking organizations as it is the largest city in the South and is a nexus for all East/West and North/South travel.

• Mexican drug trafficking organizations transport large quantities of marijuana, cocaine and ice methamphetamine from the Southwest Border into Atlanta. These organizations use a complex network of transportation and distribution cells to coordinate drug shipments from sources of supply operating in California, Texas or Mexico to the region. Most midlevel and retail-level distributors depend on Mexican organizations as their sources for these illicit drugs.

• African American street gangs are geographically based, usually forming around public housing areas or school associations. However Atlanta authorities have been closing and demolishing many of the public housing units that fostered these street gangs; families of gang members have been relocated to housing elsewhere in the city or beyond. The impact of these relocations on gang-related crime remains unknown and constitutes an intelligence gap.

• Traffickers’ limited use of commercial airlines in the region is quite likely the result of increased security at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

• Atlanta is a transit city for Ecstasy (MDMA) destined for other U.S. cities.

• The Atlanta HIDTA was involved in the disruption of 17 and dismantling of 11 drug trafficking organizations during 2006.

• Members of the Atlanta HIDTA seized 64,238 dosage units of MDMA in 2007.

Amount of Drugs Seized by Atlanta HIDTA, 2007

Drug Type	Amount Seized
Powder Cocaine	1,005.82 kilograms
Crack Cocaine	1.61 kilograms
Heroin	6.45 kilograms
Marijuana	4,086.21 kilograms
Hydroponic Marijuana	6,001.65 kilograms
Methamphetamine(powder)	0.49 kilograms
Crystal Methamphetime	46.98 kilograms
GHB	12.00 kilograms
MDMA	64,238.00 dosage units

Atlanta Law Enforcement

• As of October 31, 2007, there were 2,177 full-time law enforcement employees in Atlanta (1,701 officers and 476 civilians).

Atlanta Drug Situation

Atlanta Cocaine:

In early 2008 mixed reporting from law enforcement agencies revealed that some wholesale powder cocaine distributors continued to experience decreased cocaine availability, while others were able to supply multi-kilogram quantities. Prices for cocaine in the metropolitan Atlanta were slightly higher during the third quarter ($16,000-$23,500/kilogram) and fourth quarter ($17,500-$25,000/ kilogram) of fiscal year (FY) 2007 than the prices reported in the first quarter of FY 2007 ($15,000-$22,500/ kilogram). High levels of violent and property crime in Atlanta often are a result of the distribution and abuse of illicit drugs, particularly crack cocaine.

Atlanta Heroin:

Heroin availability remains stable throughout Atlanta metropolitan area. Seizures of street-level amounts of heroin attest to the pervasiveness and the availability of the drug. The most recent domestic monitor program report has shown the reemergence of Southwest Asian heroin in the Atlanta market. The average purity for the Southwest Asian exhibits was 24.2% and South American exhibits averaged 27%.

Atlanta Marijuana:

Ethnographic sources consistently confirm that marijuana is the most commonly abused drug in Atlanta. Most epidemiological indicators show an upward trend in marijuana use. Recent data indicate that retail prices for marijuana were $5–$10/gram and $100–$350/ounce.

Atlanta Methamphetamine:

Methamphetamine continued a five-year trend as Atlanta’s fastest growing drug problem. The availability of Ice (crystal) methamphetamine in the Atlanta metropolitan area is increasing.14 Retail prices for crystal methamphetamine in Atlanta during the first half of 2007 were: $10,000–$20,000/pound, $750–$1,600/ounce and $100–$120/gram.

Atlanta Club Drugs:

Ecstasy is readily available in Atlanta’s nightclubs, “rave” parties and concerts which target the younger population. The retail price for ecstasy in Atlanta is $8/pill.

Other Drugs/Diverted Pharmaceuticals:

The use of depressants, especially benzodiazepines, is on the rise in Atlanta. The most commonly abused benzodiazepine is alprazolam (Xanax).

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Atlanta Georgia Facts

Founded in 1837 as Marthasville, Atlanta is a city of over 440,000 people. Atlanta is the largest city in Georgia, as well as the state's capital. According to U.S. census estimates, the Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area is the ninth largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of over 4.7 million people.

Atlanta, Georgia is located in north/central Georgia. Atlanta is home to over 10 Fortune 500 companies, including household names such as The Coca-Cola Company, Delta Airlines, Home Depot, and UPS. In fact, as of 2005, the Atlanta metropolitan area was ranked third behind New York and Houston on the list of cities with the most Fortune 500 headquarters.

Atlanta, Georgia was ranked as the fourth "Most Fun U.S City" in a survey conducted in 2003 by Cranium Inc. Factors taken into account in the ranking include the number of sports teams, restaurants, dance performances, toy stores, the amount of a city's budget that is spent on recreation, and other factors.

Atlanta, Georgia History

Atlanta, Georgia was founded in 1837 as Marthasville at the end of the Western & Atlantic railroad line. It was officially incorporated as Atlanta in 1847. At that time, Atlanta, Georgia consisted of little more than 30 stores, a few hotels and schools, one church, and approximately 2,500 residents.

Some key dates in Atlanta's history include:

• In 1838, the forced march of 15,000 Cherokee Indians west to Arkansas, known as the "Trail of Tears", began.
• In 1861, Georgia became the fourth state to leave the union.
• On September 2, 1864, after numerous battles around the city, Atlanta surrendered to Union Troops. Two months later General Sherman ordered Atlanta burned. Only 400 buildings survived.
• In 1868, Atlanta was chosen as the capital of the state of Georgia.
• In 1886, Coca-Cola was served for the first time at Atlanta's Jacobs Pharmacy.
• On January 15, 1929, Martin Luther King, Jr. was born in Atlanta.
• In 1968, the King center was established in Atlanta by Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife, Coretta Scott King.
• In 1974, Hank Aaron, of the Atlanta Braves, surpassed Babe Ruth's home run record by hitting his 715th home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in front of the largest crowd in Braves history. Aaron went on to hit 755 career home runs.
• In 1996, Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Atlanta, Georgia Arts and Culture

Atlanta, Georgia is a vibrant and rich center for arts and culture. Atlanta offers museums, the performing arts, a presidential library, and more. Atlanta has resident companies in the four disciplines of the performing arts: ballet, symphony, opera, and theater. Some of Atlanta's more notable museums include:

• The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum
• The Atlanta History Center
• The Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design
• The Fernbank Museum of Natural History
• The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
• The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
• The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
• The World of Coca-Cola Pavilion

For patrons of the performing arts, Atlanta, Georgia is home to many world-class performing arts attractions. Some of the more notable include:

• The Atlanta Ballet
• The Atlanta Opera
• The Atlanta Shakespeare Company
• The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
• The Center for Puppetry Arts
• Numerous theaters and playhouses

Atlanta also pays host to many arts festivals, including the Georgia Shakespeare Festival, and Music Midtown.

Atlanta, Georgia Sports and Leisure

Atlanta has plenty to offer even the most avid sports fan. Atlanta is home to the following major sports teams:

• Baseball - The Major League Baseball (MLB) Atlanta Braves.
• Basketball - The National Basketball Association (NBA) Atlanta Hawks.
• Football - The National Football League (NFL) Atlanta Falcons and the Arena Football League (AFL) Georgia Force, who play 50 minutes northeast of Atlanta in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
• Hockey - The National Hockey League (NHL) Atlanta Thrashers.
• Soccer - The United Soccer League (USL) First Division Atlanta Silverbacks, USL Premier Development League Atlanta U23's, and USL-W Division Atlanta Silverbacks Women.

Atlanta, Georgia is also home to the NCAA College Football Peach Bowl.

As one might expect of a city in a sub-tropical climate, outdoor activities abound in Atlanta. Opportunities for outdoor recreation include: boating, camping, fishing, golfing, kayaking and rafting, mountain biking, rock climbing, swimming, tennis, and more. There are even three Six Flags Amusement parks in Atlanta (Six Flags Over Georgia, Six Flags Whitewater, and American Adventures).

Atlanta, Georgia "Must See" Attractions

Atlanta, Georgia has attractions too numerous to do justice in a simple list. Some of Atlanta's more notable and unique attractions include:

• The Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum
• Centennial Olympic Park
• CNN Center
• The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
• The Martin Luther King Jr. Center
• Stone Mountain Park, home to the Memorial Carving which depicts three Confederate heroes of the Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis, General Robert E. Lee, and Lt. General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
• Underground Atlanta offering shopping, dining, history and entertainment
• The World of Coca-Cola
• Zoo Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia at Night

Atlanta, Georgia's nightlife is legendary. Atlanta has more bars and nightclubs than it does places of worship. Atlanta offers just about everything imaginable from dance clubs to sports bars. Many establishments offer live entertainment, including some excellent rhythm and blues. Atlanta's bars and clubs are typically open seven days a week, until 2 or 4 AM. The best place to look for coming events is the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Friday "Weekend Preview" or Saturday "Leisure" sections. Atlanta Magazine and Atlanta Magazine Online are also good sources of information about dining, events, and attractions.