Washington State - Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Washington’s proximity to Canada makes it a prime state for drug trafficking. The state also ranks third in the United States for the manufacturing of methamphetamine. Cocaine, heroin and marijuana enter Washington from Canada in large amounts. Drug trafficking, often by motorcycle gangs, has resulted in an increase in violent crime. Money laundering is also a challenge for the state law enforcement personnel. The abuse of black tar heroin has remained steady over recent years. Much of the methamphetamine supply comes into the state from California, Texas, Nevada and Arizona. The ban on ephedrine has not stemmed the tide of methamphetamine laboratories throughout the state.
The abuse of club drugs, as in most other states in the country, is rising steadily in Washington. MDMA (ecstasy), GHB, LSD, PCP and ketamine are all abused, primarily by young students, at rave parties and nightclubs.
Three kinds of marijuana are available in Washington. The most potent form, BC Bud, enters the state from over the Canadian border. The climate, vast forest land and mountains, and rural land makes Washington a favored state for private marijuana growers.
The abuse of prescription pain medications are skyrocketing. Oxycontin, methadone, and Xanax are the three prescription drugs most commonly abused.
For Immediate Help Call
(206) 319-9435
24 hours a day
For more information on state-funded treatment programs in Washington contact, www.dshs.wa.gov
The Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Department of Social and Health Services,
P.O. Box 45330, 612 Woodland Square Loop SE, Building C, Olympia, Washington, 98504-5330, (877) 301-4557 or the hotline at (800) 562-1240
Alcoholics Anonymous
Aberdeen 360-532-2691
Bellevue 425-454-9192
Bellingham 360-734-1688
Colville 509-684-3000
Ilwaco 360-642-2902
Kennewick 509-735-4086
Longview 360-423-2520
North Beach 360-642-2902
Olympia 360-352-7344
Port Angeles 360-452-4212
Seattle 206-587-2838
Spokane 509-624-1442
Tacoma 253-474-8897
Vancouver 360-694-3870
Narcotics Anonymous
Burlington 360-428-7171
Centralia 866-922-8800
Longview 360-636-1622
Mt. Vernon 360-647-3234
Olympia 360-754-4433
Port Angeles 360-477-9367
Seattle 206-790-8888
Spokane 509-325-5045
Vancouver 360-690-1144
