Drug Rehabs in Yigo, GU

Drug And Alcohol Addiction In Yigo, Guam

Yigo, Guam, is the northernmost village in the territory and home to approximately 20,539 residents. Yigo is larger in land area than any of the villages to the south and also contains Andersen Air Force Base. Located in the Pacific Ocean, south of the Mariana Islands and east of the Philippines, the territory often suffers from the drug trafficking efforts of larger, neighboring countries. As such, a number of illicit drugs can be found on the island.

The most common substances of abuse in Yigo include:

• Alcohol
• Methamphetamine
• Marijuana

Rapid rise in drug abuse on the island has been accompanied by an alarming rise in crime. The Yigo area (part of the Dededo Precinct), in particular, has seen more cases of burglary and motor vehicle theft than any other precinct.

Unfortunately, suffering from addiction puts people at high risk for criminal behavior. Drug-related crimes are often due to the need of individuals to maintain their addiction or to fund their lifestyle.

The “Ice” Epidemic

Since 2015, new felony drug possession cases have risen in Guam. Authorities report the majority of these cases can be attributed to increasing meth abuse in the Pacific. On the island, crystal methamphetamine (also known as “ice”) is the most common form and typically arrives via trade ship from Mainland China. Its effects include euphoria and a burst of energy that can last as long as 24 hours. However, meth can also cause:

• Paranoia
• Violent behavior
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rapid breathing and heart rates
• Increased temperature
• Weight loss
• Coma

If you suspect someone you care about is using “ice,” law enforcement have reported paraphernalia such as simple, plastic pens; tin foil; glass vials; cellophane wrappers (such as those from a cigarette pack), and a lighter.

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Addiction Treatment In Yigo

Guam has prioritized recovery and treatment for individuals whose addiction has delivered them to the criminal justice system. Drug courts and substance abuse treatment services are available to residents the Guam Behavioral Health and Wellness Center. For people in need of recovery, walk-in assessments are available and there is no cost for the services it provides.

Those individuals who need additional care, or would prefer to leave behind local triggers during their recovery, traveling for rehab may be the most beneficial option.

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