Substance Abuse Treatment Directory

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Substance Abuse Treatment Directory

Substance Abuse Treatment Directory

Substance abuse is widespread, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Results from the 2000 "National Household Survey on Drug Abuse" indicate an estimated 14.5 million Americans (6.5 percent of the country's total population) aged 12 or older are using substances such as illicit drugs or alcohol.

The effects of substance use on a person's body can ultimately cost them their life. A person's health, relationships, and work or school performance are all at risk and affected. We know that the damage caused by drug and alcohol abuse is not only confined to individuals. Families are hurt, and so are friends. These problems also seep into the workplace. Ultimately, the grave consequences of drug and alcohol abuse affect our entire community.

Treatment options for substance use disorders include detoxification services, residential care, day treatment/partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Twelve-step, self-help groups, and therapeutic living or transitional housing services are also part of a comprehensive approach to recovery. Any effective treatment program should address a person's physical, psychological, emotional, social, spiritual, family, and cultural strengths and needs. Services that are appropriate for people's age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy status, and parenting status also help increase their chance of success.

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