Houston Texas
With all the rich culture and scenery of Houston, it can be hard to see the more seedy underbelly. Houston has so much to offer you and your family, but there are dangers lurking as well that are important for you to be aware of. One of the most prominent struggles Houston sees is that of drug trafficking, and therefore, drug addictions. Due to geographical location and its proximity to drug traffic capitols of the world, Houstonians are more susceptible to falling prey to addiction than others that are farther removed.
Crime may feel far away from your reality, but when drugs and illegal substances start to become a part of the fabric of your city, they begin to become a reality in your home. Here are some startling statistics about Houston drug related crimes:
- Houston is considered to be a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), and has been classified as such.
- In 2005, there were 334 murders in Houston known to be drug related.
- In 2005, there were over 11,000 incidents of reported robbery, nearly 900 reported rapes and almost 12,000 incidents of aggravated assault, all drug offenses.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports a small decrease in the price of cocaine in 2005, and that this drug is readily available to the general public.
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) reports that the supply of black tar and brown powder heroin remains stable and available in the Houston area.
- Police indicate that there is an increase in marijuana being bought in the Houston area, in particular communities in the city.
There are programs and offices in place to deal with the fight against drugs Houston is up against, but what about the struggle in your own home? If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, you are not alone. Do not let yourself be a statistic – we all think that something as serious as addiction can’t happen to us, or that despite having an addiction, we are not in danger of more serious crimes. However, we also know that drug addiction and alcoholism is a serious, progressive and mind-altering disease. As a result, it is impossible to know what might happen when you or someone you know is deep in their addiction.
The first – and often hardest – step is admitting there is a problem, and reaching out for help.
When you are ready to get help for your addiction, your child’s, or another close friend or family member, The Arbor is right here waiting to help you. The Arbor is a 12-step based drug treatment program, located on a beautiful 67-acre oak-lines property. All you have to do is ask for help, and we do the rest. Located alongside the river and featuring two large residential program houses, the Arbor is the perfect place to regain that serenity and sense of peace that has been missing from your life since your addiction began.
We also understand that while this process belongs to the patient, family members are an important part of recovery and healing. We encourage – at the patient’s request and approval – a family program that teaches the entire family how to support the addict’s recovery and to rebuild the trust that has been lost as a part of this disease. The Arbor offers a dual-diagnosis program as well – our staff understands that oftentimes, healing from one addiction is nearly impossible without treating an underlying disorder. Sobriety can be achieved and maintained once underlying other disorders, such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and trauma have been explored and a the individual has begun to heal.
The Arbor offers Houstonians and other Texans a serene sanctuary where they can heal and recover from the devastating disease of addiction. The Arbor and you share one principle goal above all else: giving you or your loved ones a better life and helping you heal from the price of addiction.