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I NEED to KNOW the MONEY SPENT on ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT and RELIABLE PLZ.?

Question by Evan: I NEED TO KNOW THE MONEY SPENT ON ALCOHOL REHABS YEARLY. RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.?
RECENT AND RELIABLE PLZ.

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Answer by raysny
The most recent I could find for the US has the figures for 1997:

“A study shows that the U.S. spent a combined $ 11.9 billion on alcohol and drug abuse treatment, while the total social costs were more than $ 294 billion. The results were part of… Continue reading

Kolasa: This Thanksgiving, Create a Family Health History

Kolasa: This Thanksgiving, create a family health history
These conditions are worsened by excess weight, lack of exercise, unhealthy or a “less-than-healthy” diet, smoking, and excessive alcohol. If these are in your family health history, there are important steps to take. Engage in a discussion of … So … Read more on Greenville Daily Reflector

Illicit drugs offer 'alternative cure'
… on the sidelines of a drug and alcohol conference that started in Brisbane yesterday,… Continue reading

Recovering Addict Shares Story With Drug Task Force

Recovering addict shares story with Drug Task Force
LA CROSSE, WI (WXOW)—Addiction Medical Solutions, an outpatient treatment center in Onalaska, said 70-percent of their patients are 20 to 34 years old. The Heroin and Illicit Drug Task Force, a group working to find ways to prevent and treat the drug … Read more on WXOW.com

FORCED TO CHANGE: Kern County putting more realignment money into
Lerdo inmates Isaac Valenzuela, right, and Fabian Morrow participate in… Continue reading

Teen Athletes More Prone to Drink, Less Likely to Use Drugs – Bangor Daily News

Teen athletes more prone to drink, less likely to use drugs – Bangor Daily News

Teen athletes more prone to drink, less likely to use drugs
Bangor Daily News
They analyzed 17 past studies and also found most showed that kids who participate in sports are less likely to use illicit drugs other than marijuana. Past research has linked sports participation with less tobacco and illegal drug use, but more
Teen athletes prone… Continue reading

Grant to Fight Drug Abuse – Albany Times Union

Grant to fight drug abuse – Albany Times Union

Grant to fight drug abuse
Albany Times Union
Troy. A $ 150,000 federal grant will fund the fight to prevent substance abuse among the city's youth during the next two years. The grant comes through the Hoosick Area Partnership for Parents and Youth and will go to assist the Troy Drug-Free
Troy Drug Free Coalition receives $ 150K federal grantTroy Record


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Knoxville Officials Work to End Prescription Drug Abuse

Knoxville officials work to end prescription drug abuse
State and local leaders came together to tackle drug abuse in East Tennessee. The Metropolitan Drug Commission teamed up with stakeholders to discuss statistics and strategies. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

2 Drug Arrests Made After Chillicothe Search Warrants
Chillicothe police arrested two people in connection with drug charges in Chillicothe this week. Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Prescription Drug Abuse is Nation’s… Continue reading