West Virginia became a state in 1863 when it seceded from Virginia at the onset of the civil war when Virginia declared itself as one of the confederate states. West Virginia played a pivotal role in the civil war because it provided a buffer to the southern confederate states. Today West Virginia faces a much more insidious problem in the form of drug abuse and addiction. Methamphetamine abuse and production, based on meth lab seizures, has skyrocketed in the past two decades. Methamphetamine has become a nationwide epidemic, but treatment and recovery is not too far behind, the last ten years has seen a revolution in treatment and relapse prevention methods and strategies. More clinical and holistic options are have become available to supplement the traditional twelve step approach. Many treatment centers and outpatient drug rehab programs have integrated the concepts of twelve steps, psychotherapy, spirituality and holistic methods to their treatment, relapse prevention and aftercare programs. Trying different approaches to appeal to different types of addicts. Please browse our directory for further resources and call if you need help.
