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Drug Addiction Trends in Utah County

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Turning Point

Utah County has some of the lowest rates of substance abuse in the state of Utah and nationally, however, there is still a significant problem. Methamphetamine addiction is still the most reported primary drug of abuse at admissions and most are for women.  Within the past 5 years, there has been a rise, DOUBLE, for … Read More

Prescription Drugs Addiction is Growing!

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Turning Point

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 … Read More