The
most recent national statistics show over 40 million people abusing and
addicted to illicit drugs throughout the country. When it comes to
alcohol addiction and treatment more than half of Americans aged 12 or
older reported being current drinkers of alcohol in the 2009 survey
totaling an estimated 130.6 million people, which is similar to the 2008
estimate of 129.0 million people.
According to an earlier SAMHSA report, Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Involving Abuse of Pain Relievers: 1998 and 2008: Treatment admission rate for opiates other than heroin (mainly narcotic pain relievers) rose 345 percent nationwide during these 11 years. This new study shows increased admissions for pain reliever abuse, prescription drug addiction, occurred in every region of the nation and were highest in the New England (Conn., Mass., Maine, N.H., R.I. and Vt.) and the East South Central states (Ala., Ky., Miss. and Tenn.) Nationwide, the admission rate for methamphetamine treatment was 53 percent higher in 2008 than in 1998, although the level has dropped significantly and consistently from its peak in 2005.
The Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) reports that there were just over 2 million rehab admissions drugs and alcohol that same year. In Tennessee that same study showed nearly ten percent of the total population between 18-25 years of age needed but did not receive treatment in a Tennessee drug rehab program. This is up from the previous year nearly 30 percent. Overall the study tracked more than 2 million people who sought rehabilitation help throughout the country.
Regrettably those that are getting help the treatment leaves a lot to be desired. Statistics show the national average for most addiction treatment
facilities are between 16-20% at best. Some unofficial studies exhibit
greater chance of success overcoming addiction in the home environment
with close monitoring than short term traditional twelve step drug rehab
programs. One of the most difficult parts of overcoming addiction for
many people includes the physical cravings for the drug. Drugs very
heavy physical and psychological reactions, and a biophysical rehab
program has been found to be the best at reducing or even eliminating
those physical cravings and restoring mental clarity. Along with a
handling for the physical cravings, former drug users must learn to
become responsible for themselves and their condition in life, rather
that writing it off as some disease and providing an excuse for
relapsing.
Successful inpatient drug rehab centers are ones that are generally longer-term, don't prescribe more drugs to cover up the symptoms of the addiction and also use a counseling and education approach that raises the individual's ability level. There are programs out there like this, but it may take some searching to find the one that you feel would provide the best chances of permanent sobriety.
According to an earlier SAMHSA report, Substance Abuse Treatment Admissions Involving Abuse of Pain Relievers: 1998 and 2008: Treatment admission rate for opiates other than heroin (mainly narcotic pain relievers) rose 345 percent nationwide during these 11 years. This new study shows increased admissions for pain reliever abuse, prescription drug addiction, occurred in every region of the nation and were highest in the New England (Conn., Mass., Maine, N.H., R.I. and Vt.) and the East South Central states (Ala., Ky., Miss. and Tenn.) Nationwide, the admission rate for methamphetamine treatment was 53 percent higher in 2008 than in 1998, although the level has dropped significantly and consistently from its peak in 2005.
The Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) reports that there were just over 2 million rehab admissions drugs and alcohol that same year. In Tennessee that same study showed nearly ten percent of the total population between 18-25 years of age needed but did not receive treatment in a Tennessee drug rehab program. This is up from the previous year nearly 30 percent. Overall the study tracked more than 2 million people who sought rehabilitation help throughout the country.
Successful inpatient drug rehab centers are ones that are generally longer-term, don't prescribe more drugs to cover up the symptoms of the addiction and also use a counseling and education approach that raises the individual's ability level. There are programs out there like this, but it may take some searching to find the one that you feel would provide the best chances of permanent sobriety.