Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Addiction Sample Clauses

Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Addiction. Drug use and dependence can cause accidental death, unintentional injury, or other health problems. In the Parkview region, data from the substance abuse treatment center indicates that nearly almost all of the individuals seeking treatment have identified dependence on multiple drugs. Table 11 summarizes primary dependence reported as well as rates of polysubstance abuse. Substance abuse is preventable and may be treatable. Although many preventive strategies are recommended, many treatment strategies need more research to be declared effective enough for recommendation. According to the CDC, excessive alcohol use can lead to an increased risk of health problems, such as liver disease [3] and unintentional injuries In the Parkview region, alcohol abuse was a major health concern in the both the community and provider surveys. Alcohol dependence is defined as the primary substance of concern at the time a patient seeks substance abuse treatment. The Parkview region’s substance abuse treatment data indicates a very high potential for alcohol abuse, with alcohol being the primary substance for treatment sought at more than one in three treatment events. There are both preventive and clinical strategies recommended by healthcare professionals. Most of the preventive strategies are especially directed towards adolescents, a high risk group for alcohol abuse. Table 10: Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Addiction ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Kosciusko LaGrange Noble Wabash ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Meth dependence 3.8% 6.2% 11.7% 21.7% 25.7% 5.7% 14.7% Marijuana dependence 31.5% 24.6% 21.7% 24.1% 22.1% 21.7% 18.6% Heroin dependence 7.2% 0.8% 6.5% 0.6% 0.4% 10.7% 1% Cocaine dependence 6.4% 0.76% 0.3% 0.6% 3% 0.4% 1% Prescription drug dependence 8% 23.1% 12.9% 5.4% 5.5% 17.4% 23.5% Polysubstance abuse 74% 85.4% 85.1% 78.3% 86% 87.5% 92.2% Alcohol dependence % 40.1% 34.6% 38.8% 39.2% 35.7% 36.3% 35.3%