80 % of crimes in communities across the nation are from expanding criminal gangs made up of over 1 million members, according to a gang threat assessment compiled by federal officials. “Primary retail-level distributors of most illicit drugs are capable of competing with major U.S. based Mexican drug trafficking organizations” says the Justice Departments National Gang Intelligence Center. This is very alarming for families with kids who live in larger metropolitan areas where drugs and crime are more rampant. Drugs are easier to get now which makes it worse for a person who already has a drug or alcohol problem.
More and more young people are not only experimenting with illicit drugs but also finding a way to get “high” by opening their parents medicine cabinet. It makes it very difficult for young people to not fall victim to drugs and alcohol because of the amount found on the street, schools, but also those prescribed and found. According to several drug rehab programs, enrollment for addiction to prescription drugs like painkillers and anti-anxiety medications make up almost half of patients in residential facilities. What is needed is effective drug education and rehabilitation.
Sometimes trying to find the right drug rehab can become very frustrating. Most people looking for help have a loved one who is out of control, abusing drugs or alcohol. Things can seem very bleak especially if the addicted individual does not want help. A drug intervention is necessary when a person does not want help. It is a procedure where an intervention specialist educates the family on addiction, tough love, enabling, and rehabilitation. Once the family is properly educated and knows what to do the intervention takes place and the addicted individual, once they agree, is escorted into a drug rehab program.