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Portland, Connecticut - Alcohol and Drug Rehab Programs

  • Rushford Center Inc

    Primary Treatment Type:
    Substance Abuse Treatment Services
    Type of Rehab:

    Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days)

    Additional Services Offered:
    Addiction Treatment Programs

    Specialty Programs:
    Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders

    Accepted Payment Types:
    Self Payment
    Medicaid

    Language Services:
    Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired

    325 Main Street Portland, CT. 6480

    860-342-3252
Drug Trends
US Drug Trends consistently strives to keep updated and accurate data on drug trends throughout the U.S. You can help us by taking our short poll below and submitting your answers at the bottom.
Do you currently use illegal drugs or alcohol?
No84%
Yes16%
Have you ever used illegal drugs or alcohol in the past?
No98%
Yes2%
Do you know someone in Portland that uses marijuana?
No11%
Yes89%
Do you agree with the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes?
No40%
Yes60%
How old were you the first time you tried an illegal drug in Portland, CT.?
Under 184%
18-2549%
26-3514%
36-506%
50 Plus3%
I have never used illegal drugs24%
Do you believe cocaine is a common drug in Portland, Connecticut?
No45%
Yes55%
Do you feel that meth use is on the rise in Portland?
No17%
Yes83%
Do you believe there are dangers associated with the use of ecstasy in Portland?
No78%
Yes22%
Do you feel that prescription drug abuse is a growing problem in Portland, CT.?
No14%
Yes86%
Do you think that drug or alcohol rehabilitation at a proper facility is the best way to handle a drug or alcohol addiction?
No18%
Yes82%
  • Drug and Alcohol Statistics in Portland, Connecticut

  • As of 2009, an estimated 9,051 people live in Portland, Connecticut. Alcohol and Drug addiction in Portland, Connecticut is an increasing problem.

    Alcohol Addiction in Portland, Connecticut

    Of the 9,051 individuals currently living in Portland, Connecticut, 4,073 don't drink alcohol and 2,353 say that they consume alcohol less than once a week. In Portland, Connecticut 6,426 individuals don't drink an unhealthy amount of alcohol. There are, however, 2,172 people in Portland, Connecticut that consume an amount of alcohol that would classify them as heavy drinkers.

    In order to recover from alcohol addiction it is essential that you get yourself or loved one into an alcohol recovery program. Every year, there are over 74K alcohol-related deaths that costs over $183 Billion annually.

    According to research on alcohol advertising, there is not a strong connection between ads for alcohol and alcohol consumption and abuse in Portland, Connecticut. That does not hold true for their effects on children. Research indicates that children that are exposed to alcohol-related advertisements in Portland, Connecticut are more prone to start drinking at a younger age and to look upon drinking alcohol as a positive thing. This also translates to a higher number of children in Portland, Connecticut who grow up to be alcohol drinkers.

    Drug Dependence Stats in Portland, Connecticut

    There are about 842 individuals in Portland, Connecticut that use illicit drugs of some type.

    A detailed accounting of this percentage is as follows:

    1. 133 individuals drink alcohol and abuse some other drug in Portland, Connecticut
    2. 127 individuals use marijuana in Portland, Connecticut
    3. 107 individuals abuse or are dependent upon Heroin in Portland, Connecticut
    4. 75 individuals snort or smoke cocaine (crack) in Portland, Connecticut
    5. 65 individuals abuse stimulants in Portland, Connecticut
    6. 27 individuals abuse or use Opiates (except heroin), in Portland, Connecticut
    7. 25 individuals abuse cocaine (specifically powder, not crack) in Portland, Connecticut
    8. 2 individuals abuse or use tranquilizers in Portland, Connecticut
    9. 1 individuals in Portland, Connecticut abuse or use PCP
    10. 1 individuals are addicted to sedatives in Portland, Connecticut
    11. 1 individuals in Portland, Connecticut abuse hallucinogens (e.g. ecstasy or LSD)
    12. 1 individuals abuse Inhalants in Portland, Connecticut
    13. 3 individuals in Portland, Connecticut use other kinds of illicit drugs

    It is essential to find alcohol or drug recovery programs for the high volume of individuals in Portland, Connecticut abusing or addicted to alcohol and drugs, as this number is growing each year. We at UsDrugTrends.com offer information on the various kinds of alcohol and drug programs in Portland, Connecticut. If more information is needed, please take a moment and call to talk to a certified drug counselor for help finding a drug or alcohol recovery center. The call for help is toll-free and the service is free of charge.