According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the state of Nebraska has been either at or lower, then the national rates for every age group for a large number of drug use measures. However, alcohol use and binging has been above the national averages for individuals 12 and older, and between the ages 12-17. This last group has ranked about the top 10 states in terms of past month binge alcohol use. In general, while the state enjoys a pretty average and lower rates of illicit drug use and dependence, it is higher in terms of alcohol use, binging and addiction.

There are 107 Nebraska alcohol and drug rehabilitation facilities. Sixty-four percent of these are nonprofit and private and 20% are for-profit and private. There are four Nebraska alcohol and drug rehab facilities that are either operated or owned by tribal governments. Seventy-eight percent of all centers offer outpatient care. Forty centers or 37% of the total facilities make available residential care. There is only 1 opioid treatment program in the state. Twenty-two doctors with the certifications to treat opiate addiction with buprenorphine. Sixty-eight percent of all of Nebraska alcohol and drug abuse treatment facilities do receive money from either local, county state or federal governments. Fifty-eight of all centers do work with managed care organizations to offer treatment through insurance companies.

In the last 15 years, there has been a small decline in the number of individuals that come into treatment and that have an alcohol problem. There has however been a marked increase in the number of individuals that come in for methamphetamine treatment. Between 1992 and 2006, this number went up 18% from 2% in the early 1990s, to 20% in 2006. Methamphetamine use is not the only problematic drug in Nebraska. Drug only admissions have increased 8% between 1992 and 2006 and this includes drugs besides meth.

In Nebraska there are many people who need treatment but do not receive it. The NSDUH defines this as “Unmet Treatment.” For alcohol and drugs, Nebraska has been above the national average for unmet treatment amongst all age groups and especially those between 12 and 17. The particular age group is amongst the highest when it comes for unmet treatment in the entire country as it concerns alcohol rates. As a result, it will be necessary for Nebraska alcohol rehabilitation facilities to reach out and offer care for this age group. On a brighter not, Nebraska does fare much better in unmet treatment for drug use. Those 12-17 rank amongst the lowest in the United States.

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