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Statistics
- According to the 2009 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, approximately 9.3% of persons aged 12 and older needed treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem.
- Every dollar invested in quality substance abuse treatment can deliver a return of $12 or more in reduced substance-related crime and criminal justice and health care costs.
- About 78 percent of Oklahoma adults in need of treatment are not receiving appropriate care.
Additional Resources
- The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) – Facts on Drugs – http://teens.drugabuse.gov/facts/index.php
