In line with national demographics and drug trends, more men are usually admitted into treatment centers for substance abuse in the state of Washington. In 2008, 62.4% of the people admitted for treatment were male compared with the national average of approximately 67%. Alcohol, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana all had a majority of males being checked into treatment. The only major drug to have a majority of females was meth, in which 53.1% of those admitted for amphetamines were female.
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Sadly more and more and more people in the United States are suffering from heroin issues.
Graphic is sourced from St. John Medical Center.
Marijuana is by far the most abused drug by less than 18 age groups. Thankfully heroin isn’t being used often by this population.
In Washington in 2008, approximately 44.9% of the 8,338 people checked into facilities for marijuana addiction were in the age group between 12 and 17.
In nationwide surveys conducted in 2006, 43.1% of 12th graders in Washington admitted to using marijuana at one point in their life, while 21.6% admitted to using the drug within the past month.
Other than marijuana, alcohol, tranquilizers, sedatives, inhalants and hallucinogens are also abused more heavily by the less than 18 age group.
If you’re suffering from any of these afflicitions, please check out a Washington treatment center for your safety and future wellbeing.
