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Drug Recovery
 The
2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse revealed that millions
of Americans habitually smoke pot, drink alcohol, snort cocaine
and swallow prescription drugs, and while many realize the need
for drug rehabs, drug alcohol recovery, and drug alcohol treatment,
more still remain in denial not recognizing that they have a problem
and need help. It is believed that some 4.6 million individuals
remain in denial of the fact that their drug and alcohol intake
is no longer under control. This is a significantly larger number
of individuals in need of professional intervention than had previously
been thought.
"We have a large and growing denial gap
when it comes to drug abuse and dependency in this country,"
said John Walters, Director of National Drug Control Policy.
"We have a responsibility--as family
members, employers, physicians, educators, religious leaders, neighbors,
colleagues, and friends--to reach out to help these people. We must
find ways to lead them back to drug free lives. And the earlier
we reach them, the greater will be our likelihood of success."
Drug & Alcohol Recovery
The survey included 70,000 people, aged 12 and older, that answered
questions concerning run-ins with the law, drunken driving, difficulties
at school or work, as well as details of their drug and alcohol
use. An alarming number of users reporting they had encountered
trouble in most areas still believed they were in control of their
drug and/or alcohol abuse.
• 15.9 million Americans age 12 and older reported having used
an illicit drug the month prior to the survey interview. That's
7.1 percent of the population in 2001, compared to 6.3 percent of
the population the previous year.
• 10.8 percent of 12 to 17 year olds were currently using drugs
in 2001 compared with 9.7 percent in 2000.
• For 18 to 25 year olds, drug use increased from 15.9 percent
to 18.8 percent between 2000 and 2001.
• There were no statistically significant changes in the rates
of drug use among adults age 26 and older.
Drug & Alcohol Treatment
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(SAMHSA) Administrator Charles G. Curie, "Behind
these numbers are real children and adults impacted by drug use.
We must refuse to give up on people who have handed over their aspirations
and their futures to drug use". Curie added that people
need to know and understand that there are drug rehabs, drug alcohol
recovery, and drug alcohol treatment programs available.
Treatment today is effective and recovery
is possible.
The prevalence of drug and alcohol use and abuse can be attributed
at least in part to the misconception that certain substances, such
as marijuana, are not harmful.
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