drugs affecting our population
According to the American Addiction centers and the national survey on drug use and health (NSDUH), in 2017 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder. About
According to the American Addiction centers and the national survey on drug use and health (NSDUH), in 2017 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder. About
COCAINE: - About 966,000 American adults (over age 12) struggled with cocaine use disorder in 2017. - That same yeaar 637,000 prople aged 12 and older received treatment for a cocaine disorder either in their last or current stay rehabilitation. HEROIN: -About 652,000 people age 12 and older had a heroin use disorder in 2017. - Almost quater of people who abuse heroin will become addicted to it. -Individuals addicted to are 2 times more likely to also be addicted to heroin, while those addicted to marijuana are 3 times more likely, individuals addicted to cocaine are 15 times more likely, and people addicted to prescription drugs are 40 times more likely. Perdcription drugs: Perscription drugs- The most common types of prescription drugs abused in 2017 were pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. But you can get addicted to any tyoe if drug - Women may more rapidly develop a prescription painkiller dependence than men. They are also more likely to have chronic pain, be prescribed pain relievers, and receive higher doses