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Things that might interest you about substance abuse:
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As indicated in the 2010 Health Kentuckians Report, annual health care expenditures in Kentucky directly related to smoking are $1 billion. Combined costs for alcohol and other drugs to health care, law enforcement, motor vehicle crashes, crime and lost productivity have been calculated nearly $3.0 billion each year.
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According to the 2002 Kentucky Treatment Outcome Study, for every dollar spent on treatment, tax payers save $4.16 in criminal justice costs alone.
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According to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA), marijuana use and abuse is on the increase among youth in the United States.
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10 million Americans experience dual disorders of both chemical dependency and an emotional or psychiatric illness.
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Left untreated, children’s mental health problems can lead to social isolation, academic failure, substance abuse, juvenile justice involvement and even suicide.
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40% of individuals with substance abuse problems display signs of a mental disorder prior to using.
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59% of individuals with a lifetime history of drug abuse or dependence have a lifetime mental disorder.
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