Drug abuse of any kind is an unfortunate occurrence. It can adversely change an individual’s character, behavior, and appearance and often leads to an addiction to illegal substances. The war on drugs is an age-old societal problem, which continues today. The government has implemented intervention programs and treatment facilities to help those suffering from the dependency or addiction to drugs and alcohol. When it comes to the addict, there have been many success stories and many failures. In the case of the latter, he must keep trying to one day prevail.
The state of Illinois has had its share of battles with drug addiction and alcoholism. However, in a final 2005-2006 survey compiled by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), Illinois’ rates on drug use have been at or below the national rates for all age groups. The data includes prior month illegal drug use, prior month and prior year marijuana use, prior month use of an illegal drug besides marijuana, and prior year nonmedical use of pain relievers.
The rates for alcohol use have remained at or higher than the national rates for all ages. Individuals needing help can seek it at one of Illinois’ many drug treatment centers. The NSSATS’ 2006 survey shows that 338 facilities were private nonprofit, 221 were private for-profit, and the rest were owned or ran by federal, state, or local government. In 2002, Illinois had 608 treatment facilities, however, that figure decreased to 588 in 2006.
In 2006, 526 Illinois facilities offered outpatient treatment, 107 offered residential care, and 63 offered an opioid treatment program. 221 physicians and 64 programs were authorized to provide buprenorphine treatment for opiate addiction. The 2006 NSSATS survey also reflects a one-day total of 43,724 patients in treatment, with 39,900 participating in outpatient treatment; 4,404 of the total patient amount were below 18 years of age.
The last 15 years has shown a consistent decline in the number of treatment admissions for alcohol and an increase in the percent of admissions needing heroin treatment. Alcohol-only admissions have decreased from 34 percent in 1992 to 17 percent in 2006. However, drug-only admissions have risen from 18 percent in 1992 to 43 percent in 2006.
Illinois’ rates for individuals needing drug-only treatment but did not receive it in the past year have remained at or below the national rates for all ages. This has not been the case for those needing alcohol-only treatment; these rates have stayed at or above the national rates for all age groups.
Illinois’ rates of prior year serious psychological distress (SPD) have constantly been below the national rates for all ages, ranking among the 10 lowest in the country. Similarly, the rates for prior year major depressive episodes (MDE) were low, ranking among the lowest in the country.
Despite Illinois’ respectable statistics on psychological disorders, the battle continues with drugs and alcohol. Hence, individuals needing help should immediately enter a drug treatment program.
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