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July 6, 2009
New National Study Shows that More than 1 in 5 Young Adults Need Treatment for Alcohol or Illicit Drug Use
Study also shows that less than 1 in 10 young adults
needing this treatment receive it
Nearly 7 million Americans aged 18 to 25 were classified as needing treatment in the past year for alcohol or illicit drug use according to a new national study. The study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also shows that 93 percent of these young adults did not receive the help they needed at a specialty treatment facility. These levels have remained relatively stable since 2002.
The study also showed that the vast majority (96 percent) of young adults needing, but not receiving specialized treatment for these substance use problems did not perceive their need for help. Even among the 4 percent of young adults who thought they needed specialized help in the past year, but who had not received it – less than one third (32.2 percent) made any attempt to get treatment.
“Substance use disorders are preventable and treatable yet we continue as a Nation to allow the lives of 1 in 5 young people and their families be torn apart by substance abuse,” said SAMHSA Acting Administrator, Eric Broderick, D.D.S., M.P.H. “As a nation we must redouble our efforts to prevent substance abuse in the first place and ensure treatment is available to those in need.”
Among young adults, 17.2 percent needed treatment for alcohol disorders in the past year, 8.4 percent for illicit drug disorders and 4.4 percent for a combination of alcohol and illicit drug disorders.
The report reveals substantial differences among young adults receiving
specialized treatment in terms of their medical health insurance coverage. Young
adults covered by Medicaid/Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) were more
than three times as likely to receive treatment for alcohol or illicit drug use
in a specialty facility as were their counterparts with private insurance (13.2
percent versus 4.0 percent). Young adults without insurance or with other forms
of insurance also received treatment at higher levels than those with private
insurance (10.6 percent and 8.7 percent respectively).
Young Adult’s Need for and Receipt of Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Treatment:
2007 is based on 2007 data drawn from the National Survey on Drug Use and
Health, involving responses from 22,187 persons aged 18 to 25.
The full report is available online at
http://oas.samhsa.gov/2k9/157/YoungAdultsDrugTxt.cfm . Copies may also be
obtained free of charge by calling SAMHSA’s Health Information Network at
1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) or at
http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/productDetails.aspx?ProductID=18140.
For related publications and information, visit
http://www.samhsa.gov/ .
JUST RELEASED!
Two brand new Cardwell C. Nuckols DVDs ... the first of the "Discovery to Recovery" Series ...
These presentations are also available as audio presentations on CD-ROM
The Science of Recovery: Applying Neuroscience to Clinical Practice; Stimulant and Opioid Addiction
This skills training event will give the clinician an understanding of the neuroscience and neuropsychology of addiction and recovery. From this profound understanding, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological techniques will be described that can assist the client in early recovery. This assistance is in the areas of cognitive enhancement, increased motivation and management of craving. This is an exciting advanced clinical skills workshop based on recent neurobiological scientific advances.
Science, Spirituality & 12-Step Facilitated Recovery
Prior to the onset of organizations such as the Oxford Group and Alcoholics
Anonymous, most alcoholics died from their disease or its complications. Since
1935 over 200 research studies have provided evidence that millions have entered
recovery utilizing 12-step programs. Over the past decades, a rigorous science
of recovery has emerged. Some of this science comes from evidence based studies
of the treatment of early life trauma in early recovery. The social sciences,
spiritual disciplines (Christianity, Buddhism, etc.) and enhancement of health
from meditation practices such as mindfulness merge seamlessly into the
understanding of 12-Step facilitated recovery. Quantum physics and neuroscience,
including scientific studies of spiritual states, neuroimaging of the brain, and
studies of genetic influence on a person’s predisposition for addictive
disorders also contribute. Completing the picture, research findings in
neurobiology reveal how psychoactive drugs work within the brain to cause the
many manifestations of addictive disorders.
This understanding has been intuitively realized by millions of alcoholics, addicts, clinicians, and others who have observed—sometimes against all odds—what can only be called the miracle of recovery. Now we can scientifically understand and treat much of what has in the past been relegated to anecdotal lore and mystery.
This video set includes the PowerPoint presentations used by Dr. Nuckols in his presentation.
For more information, and to order, visit our Staff Training page.
Continuing Education Credit
Great Lakes Training has entered into an agreement with the Indiana Counselors Association on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (ICAADA) to award Continuing Education Units to viewers of our staff training programs. ICAADA is the Indiana state agency for the IC & RC/AODA consortium that serves more than 70 certification agencies throughout the world, including the US Military, Canada and 44 states in the United States. Many state social work and other certification/licensure agencies also accept IC & RC hours for continuing education units.
We are pleased to be able to offer this service to widen your choices for educational opportunities.
For more information on ICAADA, visit them at www.icaada.org.
All of the video programs eligible for CEU's are "live" workshops presented at various locations around the country, and were previously approved for contact hours by an appropriate agency.
Initially we will provide the examination as either an MSWord document or PDF sent to you via email, which you may email back, fax or snail mail to us. Your certificate will be issued as a PDF via email.
The program will launch approximately July 15, 2009.
NEW LOWER PRICES ON SELECTED DVDs ... visit our video pages for full details!
Short clips of all our available DVDs are available for you to watch on YouTube! Go to our “videos” pages, check out the programs you’re interested in, click on your “back” button and purchase the DVD!
Our latest programs include recent DVDs by Cardwell C. Nuckols, Pat Sheehan and Dan Newman designed for staff training and client education.
Last updated 07/06/2009