North Carolina
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North Carolina is home to 8,683,242 people. The state capital is Raleigh. There are 35,434 people in state prison and 111,537 people on probation. Crack cocaine and cocaine are both major threats to the state of North Carolina. Heroin is not widely available although its availability has been increasing. Methamphetamine use has stabilized thanks to a crackdown by law enforcement agencies. Marijuana can be found anywhere within the state and is the most commonly abused illegal substance. MDMA, LSD and many prescription medications are growing in popularity. North Carolina has a crime rate 21% higher than the national average. 90% of crimes reported to law enforcement are property crimes. Possession of half an ounce of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor and carries a 30 day suspended sentence and a $200 fine. Anyone selling up to 10 pounds of marijuana is charged with a felony and can be sentenced up to 12 months in jail and a $5,000 fine. A sale taking place within 300 feet of a school zone or to a minor or pregnant woman will increase the penalty and fine. North Carolina has a zero tolerance law to drugged driving. Individuals may not operate a motor vehicle if they may test positive for illegal substances. Every day the police will make about 110 DUI arrests and 150 drug arrests. Every day the state of North Carolina will lose about 7 residents to alcohol related death and 1 to illegal drug overdose. Drug Rehab .org is part of a national campaign to help those affected by drug addiction get help. We have contact information for over 3000 drug rehab centers and treatment centers nationwide. We understand that recovery from addiction or alcoholism is a many stage process that takes involvement of the families, treatment professionals and others who have been through the process themselves. Physical Detoxification and Out-Patient Treatment are rarely enough by themselves. The addict or alcoholic need learn new skills for living, coping strategies and ways to regain control of their life. Many starting the road to recovery often try time and time again on their own before deciding to ask for help. Realizing that they cannot do it alone is a major key to success. Our referral list contains over 3,000 resources which encompass the following treatment categories :
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