What are the statistics of drug addiction in the US?

Drug addiction stats: 22.5 million people aged 12 or older needed treatment for illicit drug or alcohol use problem 4.2 million received any substance use treatment 24.6 million Americans aged 12 or older used an illicit drug in the past month 64,000 American died from drug overdose in 2016 Teenagers cover over 2.8 million new users of illicit drugs; 7,800 new users per day over half were under 18 years old Highest drug use is among their late teens and twenties with 22.6% reported in the past month Due to the aging of the baby boomers, drug use among people in their fifties and early sixties increased 8.6% need drug treatment but only 0.9% received one due to lack of insurance coverage and inability to afford treatment costs

What are the steps to successful recovery?

Steps to a successful recovery: Detoxification Behavioral counseling Medication (for opioid, alcohol or tobacco) Evaluation and treatment for co-occuring mental health issues Long-term follow-up care to prevent relapse Follo-up care may include community or family-based recovery support systems Treatment should include both medical and mental health services

How does behavioral therapy help a patient?

Here are some benefits of behavioral therapy: Modify attitude and behaviors related to drug use Increase healthy life skills Persist with other forms of treatment such as medication

The Hard Facts on Drug Addiction – Summer House Detox Center

Learn more about the hard facts on Drug Addiction:

Drug Addictions Stats
Age and Drug Use Stats
The Treatment Gap
Steps to Successful Recovery
How Behavioral Therapies Help Patients

If you or someone you know is struggling with drug addiction and in need of detox treatment in Fort Lauderdale, give Summer House Detox Center a call at 800-719-1090 to schedule a FREE consultation. You can also visit us at 13550 Memorial Highway Miami, FL 33161. We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.