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The Road to Recovery

The Road to ReCOVery A Journey Through Drug and Alcohol Addiction Influential factors of substance abuse $2 billion amount of money the liquor industry spends on advertising and encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages 43% percent of Americans who have been exposed to alcoholism in their families Acceptance of use by parents Influencers for teen Schools and communities substance use: Advertising The fun and relaxation factor Media portrayal of substance use as harmless/glamorous Adolescence is the most influential time period for the beginning of substance use and its conse- quences. Among US high school students: 1 in 4 72.5% have drunk alcohol. 46.3% 1 in 4 Americans who begin have smoked cigarettes. using a substance before age 18 become addicted, while only 1 in 25 who begin using age 21 and older will become addicted. 36.8% have used marijuana. 14.8% have misused controlled prescription drugs. 65.1% have used more than one substance. The consequences of abusing a substance *** Over 15 million Americans are depen- dent on alcohol - 500,000 are between the age 9 and 12. Mixing alcohol and cocaine is the most common cause of drug-combination related deaths Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in this country. Every 30min 70% of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; + CAUTION I someone in the US is killed in an alcohol related traffic incident. 46% of US high school students are using addictive substances, and 1 in 3 of them meet the medical criteria to be consid- ered an addict. Treatment admissions, beginning steps to recovery Alcohol treatment admissions + 44% Among publicly funded drug treatment centers, from 2005-2009 these are the most common reasons for admission: Alcohol 21% Marijuana 14% Cocaine 10% Heroin 13% Marijuana admissions 74% are male Marijuana treatment admissions + 13-18% Heroin admissions 2/3 are male from 1999-2009 Even more facts about treatment: More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. From 1999 to 2009, non-heroin opiates increased from 1% of all substance abuse admissions, to 7% of admissions Treatment program retention factors: Treatment program retention factors can include motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and pressure from the criminal justice system, child protective services, employers and/or family. The benefits of addiction recovery 24 Spend $1 get $7 Benefits For every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, we get $7 in benefits (saving on healthcare) According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupa- tional, social, and psychological func- tioning. Benefits of drug rehab: Physical: stronger heart, better functioning liver, growth and expansion of new brain cells Emotional: able to connect to others on a more emotional level Mental: less feelings of paranoia and anxiety, clearer thinking TALBOTT RECOVERY Sources: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=641&zoneid=87 http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://archives.drugabuse.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/trends/ http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid3641&zoneid%-87 http://www.drugtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Drug-Alcohol-Overview-PDF.pdt http:/www.coachinginternational.com/stats.html http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-treatment/us-drug-treatment-statistics/ http://www.drugrehab.us/news/alcohol-prescription-drug-admissions-increase/ https://www.ncjrs.gov/htm/chapter2.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODAT/Maqs2.html#faq6 http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODATMaqs.html#faq3 http://crimeinamerica.net/2010/06/14/seven-dollars-for-every- dollar-spent-s0-why-don%E2%80%991-we-support-drug-treatment-crime-in-america-net/ http://www.drug-rehabilitation-centers.com/drug-rehab-benefits/ http://www.nida.nih.govinfofacts/cocaine.html Treatment Episodes Data Set (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006 The Road to ReCOVery A Journey Through Drug and Alcohol Addiction Influential factors of substance abuse $2 billion amount of money the liquor industry spends on advertising and encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages 43% percent of Americans who have been exposed to alcoholism in their families Acceptance of use by parents Influencers for teen Schools and communities substance use: Advertising The fun and relaxation factor Media portrayal of substance use as harmless/glamorous Adolescence is the most influential time period for the beginning of substance use and its conse- quences. Among US high school students: 1 in 4 72.5% have drunk alcohol. 46.3% 1 in 4 Americans who begin have smoked cigarettes. using a substance before age 18 become addicted, while only 1 in 25 who begin using age 21 and older will become addicted. 36.8% have used marijuana. 14.8% have misused controlled prescription drugs. 65.1% have used more than one substance. The consequences of abusing a substance *** Over 15 million Americans are depen- dent on alcohol - 500,000 are between the age 9 and 12. Mixing alcohol and cocaine is the most common cause of drug-combination related deaths Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in this country. Every 30min 70% of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; + CAUTION I someone in the US is killed in an alcohol related traffic incident. 斗 46% of US high school students are using addictive substances, and 1 in 3 of them meet the medical criteria to be consid- ered an addict. Treatment admissions, beginning steps to recovery Alcohol treatment admissions + 44% Among publicly funded drug treatment centers, from 2005-2009 these are the most common reasons for admission: Alcohol 21% Marijuana 14% Cocaine 10% Heroin 13% Marijuana admissions 74% are male Marijuana treatment admissions + 13-18% Heroin admissions 2/3 are male from 1999-2009 Even more facts about treatment: More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. From 1999 to 2009, non-heroin opiates increased from 1% of all substance abuse admissions, to 7% of admissions Treatment program retention factors: Treatment program retention factors can include motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and pressure from the criminal justice system, child protective services, employers and/or family. The benefits of addiction recovery 24 Spend $1 get $7 Benefits For every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, we get $7 in benefits (saving on healthcare) According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupa- tional, social, and psychological func- tioning. Benefits of drug rehab: Physical: stronger heart, better functioning liver, growth and expansion of new brain cells Emotional: able to connect to others on a more emotional level Mental: less feelings of paranoia and anxiety, clearer thinking TALBOTT RECOVERY Sources: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=641&zoneid=87 http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://archives.drugabuse.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/trends/ http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid3641&zoneid%-87 http://www.drugtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Drug-Alcohol-Overview-PDF.pdt http:/www.coachinginternational.com/stats.html http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-treatment/us-drug-treatment-statistics/ http://www.drugrehab.us/news/alcohol-prescription-drug-admissions-increase/ https://www.ncjrs.gov/htm/chapter2.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODAT/Maqs2.html#faq6 http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODATMaqs.html#faq3 http://crimeinamerica.net/2010/06/14/seven-dollars-for-every- dollar-spent-s0-why-don%E2%80%991-we-support-drug-treatment-crime-in-america-net/ http://www.drug-rehabilitation-centers.com/drug-rehab-benefits/ http://www.nida.nih.govinfofacts/cocaine.html Treatment Episodes Data Set (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006 The Road to ReCOVery A Journey Through Drug and Alcohol Addiction Influential factors of substance abuse $2 billion amount of money the liquor industry spends on advertising and encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages 43% percent of Americans who have been exposed to alcoholism in their families Acceptance of use by parents Influencers for teen Schools and communities substance use: Advertising The fun and relaxation factor Media portrayal of substance use as harmless/glamorous Adolescence is the most influential time period for the beginning of substance use and its conse- quences. Among US high school students: 1 in 4 72.5% have drunk alcohol. 46.3% 1 in 4 Americans who begin have smoked cigarettes. using a substance before age 18 become addicted, while only 1 in 25 who begin using age 21 and older will become addicted. 36.8% have used marijuana. 14.8% have misused controlled prescription drugs. 65.1% have used more than one substance. The consequences of abusing a substance *** Over 15 million Americans are depen- dent on alcohol - 500,000 are between the age 9 and 12. Mixing alcohol and cocaine is the most common cause of drug-combination related deaths Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in this country. Every 30min 70% of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; + CAUTION I someone in the US is killed in an alcohol related traffic incident. 斗 46% of US high school students are using addictive substances, and 1 in 3 of them meet the medical criteria to be consid- ered an addict. Treatment admissions, beginning steps to recovery Alcohol treatment admissions + 44% Among publicly funded drug treatment centers, from 2005-2009 these are the most common reasons for admission: Alcohol 21% Marijuana 14% Cocaine 10% Heroin 13% Marijuana admissions 74% are male Marijuana treatment admissions + 13-18% Heroin admissions 2/3 are male from 1999-2009 Even more facts about treatment: More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. From 1999 to 2009, non-heroin opiates increased from 1% of all substance abuse admissions, to 7% of admissions Treatment program retention factors: Treatment program retention factors can include motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and pressure from the criminal justice system, child protective services, employers and/or family. The benefits of addiction recovery 24 Spend $1 get $7 Benefits For every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, we get $7 in benefits (saving on healthcare) According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupa- tional, social, and psychological func- tioning. Benefits of drug rehab: Physical: stronger heart, better functioning liver, growth and expansion of new brain cells Emotional: able to connect to others on a more emotional level Mental: less feelings of paranoia and anxiety, clearer thinking TALBOTT RECOVERY Sources: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=641&zoneid=87 http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://archives.drugabuse.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/trends/ http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid3641&zoneid%-87 http://www.drugtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Drug-Alcohol-Overview-PDF.pdt http:/www.coachinginternational.com/stats.html http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-treatment/us-drug-treatment-statistics/ http://www.drugrehab.us/news/alcohol-prescription-drug-admissions-increase/ https://www.ncjrs.gov/htm/chapter2.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODAT/Maqs2.html#faq6 http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODATMaqs.html#faq3 http://crimeinamerica.net/2010/06/14/seven-dollars-for-every- dollar-spent-s0-why-don%E2%80%991-we-support-drug-treatment-crime-in-america-net/ http://www.drug-rehabilitation-centers.com/drug-rehab-benefits/ http://www.nida.nih.govinfofacts/cocaine.html Treatment Episodes Data Set (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006 The Road to ReCOVery A Journey Through Drug and Alcohol Addiction Influential factors of substance abuse $2 billion amount of money the liquor industry spends on advertising and encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages 43% percent of Americans who have been exposed to alcoholism in their families Acceptance of use by parents Influencers for teen Schools and communities substance use: Advertising The fun and relaxation factor Media portrayal of substance use as harmless/glamorous Adolescence is the most influential time period for the beginning of substance use and its conse- quences. Among US high school students: 1 in 4 72.5% have drunk alcohol. 46.3% 1 in 4 Americans who begin have smoked cigarettes. using a substance before age 18 become addicted, while only 1 in 25 who begin using age 21 and older will become addicted. 36.8% have used marijuana. 14.8% have misused controlled prescription drugs. 65.1% have used more than one substance. The consequences of abusing a substance *** Over 15 million Americans are depen- dent on alcohol - 500,000 are between the age 9 and 12. Mixing alcohol and cocaine is the most common cause of drug-combination related deaths Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in this country. Every 30min 70% of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; + CAUTION I someone in the US is killed in an alcohol related traffic incident. 斗 46% of US high school students are using addictive substances, and 1 in 3 of them meet the medical criteria to be consid- ered an addict. Treatment admissions, beginning steps to recovery Alcohol treatment admissions + 44% Among publicly funded drug treatment centers, from 2005-2009 these are the most common reasons for admission: Alcohol 21% Marijuana 14% Cocaine 10% Heroin 13% Marijuana admissions 74% are male Marijuana treatment admissions + 13-18% Heroin admissions 2/3 are male from 1999-2009 Even more facts about treatment: More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. From 1999 to 2009, non-heroin opiates increased from 1% of all substance abuse admissions, to 7% of admissions Treatment program retention factors: Treatment program retention factors can include motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and pressure from the criminal justice system, child protective services, employers and/or family. The benefits of addiction recovery 24 Spend $1 get $7 Benefits For every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, we get $7 in benefits (saving on healthcare) According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupa- tional, social, and psychological func- tioning. Benefits of drug rehab: Physical: stronger heart, better functioning liver, growth and expansion of new brain cells Emotional: able to connect to others on a more emotional level Mental: less feelings of paranoia and anxiety, clearer thinking TALBOTT RECOVERY Sources: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=641&zoneid=87 http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://archives.drugabuse.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/trends/ http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid3641&zoneid%-87 http://www.drugtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Drug-Alcohol-Overview-PDF.pdt http:/www.coachinginternational.com/stats.html http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-treatment/us-drug-treatment-statistics/ http://www.drugrehab.us/news/alcohol-prescription-drug-admissions-increase/ https://www.ncjrs.gov/htm/chapter2.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODAT/Maqs2.html#faq6 http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODATMaqs.html#faq3 http://crimeinamerica.net/2010/06/14/seven-dollars-for-every- dollar-spent-s0-why-don%E2%80%991-we-support-drug-treatment-crime-in-america-net/ http://www.drug-rehabilitation-centers.com/drug-rehab-benefits/ http://www.nida.nih.govinfofacts/cocaine.html Treatment Episodes Data Set (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006 The Road to ReCOVery A Journey Through Drug and Alcohol Addiction Influential factors of substance abuse $2 billion amount of money the liquor industry spends on advertising and encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages 43% percent of Americans who have been exposed to alcoholism in their families Acceptance of use by parents Influencers for teen Schools and communities substance use: Advertising The fun and relaxation factor Media portrayal of substance use as harmless/glamorous Adolescence is the most influential time period for the beginning of substance use and its conse- quences. Among US high school students: 1 in 4 72.5% have drunk alcohol. 46.3% 1 in 4 Americans who begin have smoked cigarettes. using a substance before age 18 become addicted, while only 1 in 25 who begin using age 21 and older will become addicted. 36.8% have used marijuana. 14.8% have misused controlled prescription drugs. 65.1% have used more than one substance. The consequences of abusing a substance *** Over 15 million Americans are depen- dent on alcohol - 500,000 are between the age 9 and 12. Mixing alcohol and cocaine is the most common cause of drug-combination related deaths Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in this country. Every 30min 70% of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; + CAUTION I someone in the US is killed in an alcohol related traffic incident. 斗 46% of US high school students are using addictive substances, and 1 in 3 of them meet the medical criteria to be consid- ered an addict. Treatment admissions, beginning steps to recovery Alcohol treatment admissions + 44% Among publicly funded drug treatment centers, from 2005-2009 these are the most common reasons for admission: Alcohol 21% Marijuana 14% Cocaine 10% Heroin 13% Marijuana admissions 74% are male Marijuana treatment admissions + 13-18% Heroin admissions 2/3 are male from 1999-2009 Even more facts about treatment: More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. From 1999 to 2009, non-heroin opiates increased from 1% of all substance abuse admissions, to 7% of admissions Treatment program retention factors: Treatment program retention factors can include motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and pressure from the criminal justice system, child protective services, employers and/or family. The benefits of addiction recovery 24 Spend $1 get $7 Benefits For every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, we get $7 in benefits (saving on healthcare) According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupa- tional, social, and psychological func- tioning. Benefits of drug rehab: Physical: stronger heart, better functioning liver, growth and expansion of new brain cells Emotional: able to connect to others on a more emotional level Mental: less feelings of paranoia and anxiety, clearer thinking TALBOTT RECOVERY Sources: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=641&zoneid=87 http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://archives.drugabuse.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/trends/ http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid3641&zoneid%-87 http://www.drugtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Drug-Alcohol-Overview-PDF.pdt http:/www.coachinginternational.com/stats.html http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-treatment/us-drug-treatment-statistics/ http://www.drugrehab.us/news/alcohol-prescription-drug-admissions-increase/ https://www.ncjrs.gov/htm/chapter2.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODAT/Maqs2.html#faq6 http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODATMaqs.html#faq3 http://crimeinamerica.net/2010/06/14/seven-dollars-for-every- dollar-spent-s0-why-don%E2%80%991-we-support-drug-treatment-crime-in-america-net/ http://www.drug-rehabilitation-centers.com/drug-rehab-benefits/ http://www.nida.nih.govinfofacts/cocaine.html Treatment Episodes Data Set (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006 The Road to ReCOVery A Journey Through Drug and Alcohol Addiction Influential factors of substance abuse $2 billion amount of money the liquor industry spends on advertising and encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages 43% percent of Americans who have been exposed to alcoholism in their families Acceptance of use by parents Influencers for teen Schools and communities substance use: Advertising The fun and relaxation factor Media portrayal of substance use as harmless/glamorous Adolescence is the most influential time period for the beginning of substance use and its conse- quences. Among US high school students: 1 in 4 72.5% have drunk alcohol. 46.3% 1 in 4 Americans who begin have smoked cigarettes. using a substance before age 18 become addicted, while only 1 in 25 who begin using age 21 and older will become addicted. 36.8% have used marijuana. 14.8% have misused controlled prescription drugs. 65.1% have used more than one substance. The consequences of abusing a substance *** Over 15 million Americans are depen- dent on alcohol - 500,000 are between the age 9 and 12. Mixing alcohol and cocaine is the most common cause of drug-combination related deaths Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in this country. Every 30min 70% of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; + CAUTION I someone in the US is killed in an alcohol related traffic incident. 斗 46% of US high school students are using addictive substances, and 1 in 3 of them meet the medical criteria to be consid- ered an addict. Treatment admissions, beginning steps to recovery Alcohol treatment admissions + 44% Among publicly funded drug treatment centers, from 2005-2009 these are the most common reasons for admission: Alcohol 21% Marijuana 14% Cocaine 10% Heroin 13% Marijuana admissions 74% are male Marijuana treatment admissions + 13-18% Heroin admissions 2/3 are male from 1999-2009 Even more facts about treatment: More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. From 1999 to 2009, non-heroin opiates increased from 1% of all substance abuse admissions, to 7% of admissions Treatment program retention factors: Treatment program retention factors can include motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and pressure from the criminal justice system, child protective services, employers and/or family. The benefits of addiction recovery 24 Spend $1 get $7 Benefits For every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, we get $7 in benefits (saving on healthcare) According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupa- tional, social, and psychological func- tioning. Benefits of drug rehab: Physical: stronger heart, better functioning liver, growth and expansion of new brain cells Emotional: able to connect to others on a more emotional level Mental: less feelings of paranoia and anxiety, clearer thinking TALBOTT RECOVERY Sources: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=641&zoneid=87 http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://archives.drugabuse.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/trends/ http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid3641&zoneid%-87 http://www.drugtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Drug-Alcohol-Overview-PDF.pdt http:/www.coachinginternational.com/stats.html http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-treatment/us-drug-treatment-statistics/ http://www.drugrehab.us/news/alcohol-prescription-drug-admissions-increase/ https://www.ncjrs.gov/htm/chapter2.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODAT/Maqs2.html#faq6 http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODATMaqs.html#faq3 http://crimeinamerica.net/2010/06/14/seven-dollars-for-every- dollar-spent-s0-why-don%E2%80%991-we-support-drug-treatment-crime-in-america-net/ http://www.drug-rehabilitation-centers.com/drug-rehab-benefits/ http://www.nida.nih.govinfofacts/cocaine.html Treatment Episodes Data Set (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006 The Road to ReCOVery A Journey Through Drug and Alcohol Addiction Influential factors of substance abuse $2 billion amount of money the liquor industry spends on advertising and encouraging the consumption of alcoholic beverages 43% percent of Americans who have been exposed to alcoholism in their families Acceptance of use by parents Influencers for teen Schools and communities substance use: Advertising The fun and relaxation factor Media portrayal of substance use as harmless/glamorous Adolescence is the most influential time period for the beginning of substance use and its conse- quences. Among US high school students: 1 in 4 72.5% have drunk alcohol. 46.3% 1 in 4 Americans who begin have smoked cigarettes. using a substance before age 18 become addicted, while only 1 in 25 who begin using age 21 and older will become addicted. 36.8% have used marijuana. 14.8% have misused controlled prescription drugs. 65.1% have used more than one substance. The consequences of abusing a substance *** Over 15 million Americans are depen- dent on alcohol - 500,000 are between the age 9 and 12. Mixing alcohol and cocaine is the most common cause of drug-combination related deaths Marijuana is the most widely used illicit substance in this country. Every 30min 70% of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; + CAUTION I someone in the US is killed in an alcohol related traffic incident. 斗 46% of US high school students are using addictive substances, and 1 in 3 of them meet the medical criteria to be consid- ered an addict. Treatment admissions, beginning steps to recovery Alcohol treatment admissions + 44% Among publicly funded drug treatment centers, from 2005-2009 these are the most common reasons for admission: Alcohol 21% Marijuana 14% Cocaine 10% Heroin 13% Marijuana admissions 74% are male Marijuana treatment admissions + 13-18% Heroin admissions 2/3 are male from 1999-2009 Even more facts about treatment: More teens are in treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. From 1999 to 2009, non-heroin opiates increased from 1% of all substance abuse admissions, to 7% of admissions Treatment program retention factors: Treatment program retention factors can include motivation to change drug-using behavior, degree of support from family and friends, and pressure from the criminal justice system, child protective services, employers and/or family. The benefits of addiction recovery 24 Spend $1 get $7 Benefits For every $1 spent on substance abuse treatment, we get $7 in benefits (saving on healthcare) According to research that tracks individuals in treatment over extended periods, most people who get into and remain in treatment stop using drugs, decrease their criminal activity, and improve their occupa- tional, social, and psychological func- tioning. Benefits of drug rehab: Physical: stronger heart, better functioning liver, growth and expansion of new brain cells Emotional: able to connect to others on a more emotional level Mental: less feelings of paranoia and anxiety, clearer thinking TALBOTT RECOVERY Sources: http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid=641&zoneid=87 http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http:/www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://archives.drugabuse.gov/about/welcome/aboutdrugabuse/trends/ http://www.casacolumbia.org/templates/PressReleases.aspx?articleid3641&zoneid%-87 http://www.drugtree.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Drug-Alcohol-Overview-PDF.pdt http:/www.coachinginternational.com/stats.html http://www.drug-rehabs.org/alcohol-statistics.php http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-treatment/us-drug-treatment-statistics/ http://www.drugrehab.us/news/alcohol-prescription-drug-admissions-increase/ https://www.ncjrs.gov/htm/chapter2.htm http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODAT/Maqs2.html#faq6 http://www.drugabuse.gov/PODATMaqs.html#faq3 http://crimeinamerica.net/2010/06/14/seven-dollars-for-every- dollar-spent-s0-why-don%E2%80%991-we-support-drug-treatment-crime-in-america-net/ http://www.drug-rehabilitation-centers.com/drug-rehab-benefits/ http://www.nida.nih.govinfofacts/cocaine.html Treatment Episodes Data Set (TEDS) 1992-2002, SAMHSA, 2006

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