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Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders |
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Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Addiction and Co-Occurring Disorders
Alcohol and other drug abuse and addiction constitute
major health and safety concerns in the United States, with costs
running into the billions of dollars annually for health care, related
injuries and loss of life, property destruction, loss of productivity
and more. Treatment is proven to be effective, but very few who need it
have access to and receive care. Private and public funding for
treatment remains meager. Families are devastated and children are at
increased risk for their own addiction and mental health problems.
For people struggling with co-occurring mental health
and substance abuse disorders, physical safety and overall health risks
are greater; the impairment of life skills is greater; and the chances
for successful treatment are much less - all of which contribute to
stigma.
For
more information or resources in North Carolina, visit www.mha-nc.org
or contact our Information & Referral Line at 1-800-897-7494 or
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