Hernando County has fallen victim to major problems with substance abuse issues in the state of Florida. According to statistics from the Hernando County Medical Examiner there was a 21% increase in drug related deaths in the county in 2008, with 47 people losing their lives as a result of drug addiction during a one year period.
Some of the most commonly abused drugs throughout Hernando include methamphetamine, MDMA (ecstasy) and most recently, pharmaceutical drugs. The Hernando County Sheriff’s office reports that there was a 300% increase in prescription drug fraud in 2008 and a 33% increase in pharmacy robberies throughout the county.
But drug and alcohol addiction isn’t just affecting adults in Hernando County but is starting very early with school-aged children. The Florida Youth Substance Abuse Survey reports that 50% of Hernando County high school students used drugs or alcohol in the last 30 days. In addition, 32% of school-aged kids start drinking in the county before they reach the age of 13. And even more shocking, 16% of students were actually intoxicated in class in the last 30 days.
Hernando County needs effective drug rehabilitation and prevention resources or things will continue to get worse. One solution to the ever-growing problem of drug and alcohol addiction in Hernando County is the Narconon Suncoast drug and alcohol rehabilitation program.
Narconon Suncoast recently opened its doors to provide a solution for addiction and prevention to residents of Hernando County. Current the organization operates a 21 bed inpatient drug rehabilitation facility in Spring Hill, Florida that achieves an over 70% success rate for permanently handling addiction.
Narconon Suncoast is also streamlining its efforts and providing effective drug education to 15 Hernando County schools because they understand the need for effective prevention and rehabilitation for the citizens of Hernando County. According to their website www.suncoastrehabcenter.com, the Suncoast rehabilitation program places heavy emphasis on helping people to improve learning and communication abilities and to be more responsible citizens.
If you or someone you know is struggling with drug and/or alcohol addiction in Hernando County contact Narconon Suncoast today at 800-511-9403.
