Big Impact Stats
More than 1 million Americans have died from this since 1999.
drug overdoses
Why might someone avoid treatment even when they know they need help?
cost, fear, shame, denial, not ready, not knowing where to go
More than half of people age 12 and older have used these at least once.
illicit drugs
Why is using multiple substances at once especially dangerous?
higher overdose risk, stronger impairment, harder to predict effects, more breathing suppression
The federal government spends billions each year on this broad effort related to drugs.
drug control budget/War on Drugs
Why is early education about addiction important?
prevention, lower stigma, earlier intervention, better decision-making
Only a minority of people who need addiction treatment actually receive it, showing a large this.
treatment gap
Overdose deaths are a leading cause of death in people under this general age range.
under 45?