http://www.turningpointcenters.com/utah-drug-rehab Turningpoint Centers in Utah Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:34:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.turningpointcenters.com/utah-drug-rehab/2008/10/06/prescription-drug-stats-are-growing/ http://www.turningpointcenters.com/utah-drug-rehab/2008/10/06/prescription-drug-stats-are-growing/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:00:59 +0000 turningpoint http://www.turningpointcenters.com/utah-drug-rehab/?p=29 Cocaine and meth use declined (finally) in 2007!  However, prescription drug abuse increased dramatically, according to a new U.S. survey.  From 2006 to 2007 cocaine use among young adults decreased 23% and meth use fell 30%…however, the big hit is prescription drug abuse which rose 12%!!!  This information is according to a survey conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).  Another scary not is the fact that since the 1980′s prescription drug abuse has increased five-fold amongst young adults.  The reason the number is so high is because people think if it’s prescribed it’s safe.

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