Methamphetamine Drug Rehab Tulsa

Methamphetamine-related overdoses and deaths have increased in Tulsa and there is a high demand for methamphetamine drug rehab programs.

Methamphetamine, the greatest drug threat to Tulsa, Oklahoma, is available throughout the state, and abuse of the drug is increasing and it\s critical to have methamphetamine drug rehab programs in Tulsa. Violence associated with the production, distribution, and abuse of methamphetamine poses a significant threat to the safety of Oklahoma\'s residents. Methamphetamine production is increasing in Tulsa, and laboratory seizures increased dramatically from 1995 through 2001.

In addition to being produced in the state, methamphetamine is transported into and through Oklahoma by Mexican DTOs and Mexican criminal groups. They transport the drug from producers in Mexico, California, and Arizona. These Mexican DTOs and criminal groups are also the primary wholesale distributors of the drug within the state. Mexican criminal groups, Caucasian criminal groups, street gangs, independent dealers and, to a lesser extent, OMGs distribute methamphetamine at the retail level. 

In Oklahoma methamphetamine abuse is a serious concern, and there are indications that abuse of the drug is increasing. Methamphetamine-related overdoses and deaths have also increased in Tulsa.  These statistics reveal a need for methamphetamine addiction treatment.  In Tulsa, Oklahoma the nonfatal methamphetamine-related overdoses increased from 40 in 1999 to 44 in 2000, and the methamphetamine-related deaths, in Oklahoma County increased overall from 39 in 1996 to 56 in 2000.

In Tulsa, Oklahoma methamphetamine/amphetamine use among high school students surveyed during the 1999-2000 school year was second only to marijuana use. Other surveys report that 11.5 percent of Tulsa, Oklahoma high school students surveyed reported using methamphetamine/amphetamine at least once in their lifetime. Twelfth graders reported the highest percentage (13.1%) of lifetime use. The percentage of adult male arrestees in Oklahoma City who tested positive for methamphetamine in 2000 was relatively high, 11.3 percent of adult male arrestees tested positive for methamphetamine.  In order to help get a handle on this problem there is a need for effective drug education and drug rehab programs.

The most common type of methamphetamine in Tulsa is powdered methamphetamine. Crystal methamphetamine, a colorless, odorless, smokable form of d-methamphetamine commonly known as ice, also is available in the state.  Most laboratories in Oklahoma are small operations that produce one ounce or less of methamphetamine per production cycle. Caucasian males are the primary methamphetamine producers in the state. The most popular production process, particularly in western Oklahoma, is the Birch reduction method--also known as the Nazi method--which involves the use of anhydrous ammonia and is a fairly simple process. It requires less than one hour to produce a finished product that is about 95 percent pure. In eastern Oklahoma the most common method used is the hydriodic acid/red phosphorus method. This method takes over 3 hours to produce methamphetamine that is approximately 90 percent pure.  This drug is highly addicitve and harmful to the body.  With the proper addiction treatment it can be overcome.

Violence associated with methamphetamine production, distribution, and abuse is a significant threat to Oklahoma. Mexican criminal groups and street gangs use violence to protect drug shipments and maintain control over drug territories. Street gangs also commit assaults, drive-by shootings, vehicle thefts, robberies, and homicides. Methamphetamine users experience paranoia, hallucinations or mood disturbances, and exhibit a tendency toward violence. Health agencies warn that methamphetamine abuse can be directly associated with domestic violence--including spousal and child abuse--and homicide.  Communities becoming aware of the signs of drug abuse with methamphetamine and how to help someone to get into a drug rehab program will improve the communities well being.

 Narconon Arrowhead, one of the world's largest and most effective drug rehabilitation and education programs can help. We offer free addiction counseling, free assessments, and referrals to your community. To locate a Tulsa drug rehab or find out information about drug abuse contact Narconon Arrowhead by calling 1-800-468-6933 or via email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

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