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is here to help people with drug and/or alcohol abuse problems in Tennessee. find treatment options. Due to our diverse networking system we can find a treatment option tailored to each individuals specific situation and needs. We are able to provide all phases of recovery included but not limited to, alcohol and/or drug intervention, drug and/or alcohol detox, in-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, short term treatment (30 days or less), long term treatment (90 days or longer).
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We design personalized treatment programs to provide each abuser with the greatest chance of a successful recovery outcome. Our comprehensive networking system works hand in hand with all of the drug treatment centers in Tennessee. At Drug Rehab Tennessee we know that each individual is unique and are treated as such. Deciding upon a treatment option in Tennessee, or anywhere can be a daunting task for any individual or family, we will guide you through each step of a comprehensive treatment plan for you or your loved one. We are determined in our mission, that every drug and/or alcohol abuser in Tennessee. that has a desire to change their life will be given a chance to recover from their addiction and we are dedicated to ensuring that they are given the opportunity to do so.
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Opiate in the News
33-Year
Study Emphasizes Lethal Consequences of Heroin Addiction After
following a cohort of heroin addicts for more than 33 years, researchers from
the UCLA Drug Abuse Research Center found that nearly half of the original group
of 581 men first interviewed in 1964 had died by 1997, when they would have been
between 50 and 60 years of age. The study also found that about 40 percent of
the 242 survivors reported past year heroin use and many reported other illicit
drug use. The
study is published in the May 14, 2001, issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry.
"These
findings highlight the drastic effects of heroin addiction," says Alan I.
Leshner, Ph.D., director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). "In addition
to risking an early death, this long-term study shows that heroin users often
suffer from hepatitis, HIV, sexually transmitted diseases and other health problems,
and many have criminal justice histories. The study emphasizes the pervasive public
health and public safety consequences of heroin use and the need for comprehensive
approaches to deal with it." The
UCLA researchers, led by Dr. Yih-Ing Hser, followed 581 male heroin addicts who
had been admitted to the California Civil Addict Program (CAP) during the years
1962 through 1964. CAP was a compulsory drug treatment program for heroin-dependent
criminal offenders committed under court order. The average age of participants
upon admission to CAP was 25.4 years. More than 60 percent had started using heroin
before the age of 20. The
researchers conducted three face-to-face interviews with participants at 10-year
intervals: the first set of interviews was conducted in 1974-1975, the second
set in 1985-1986 and the third set in 1996-1997. The
men were an average of 57.4 years old in 1996-1997. Of the 242 subjects interviewed
at that time, 20.7 percent tested positive for opiates, 66.9 percent reported
current tobacco use, 22.1 percent drank alcohol every day, and many reported other
illicit drug use in the past year (marijuana, 35.5 percent; cocaine, 19.4 percent;
crack, 10.3 percent; and amphetamines, 11.6 percent). Some
other highlights of the 33-year study include: Deaths:
A total of 13.8 percent of the original 581 subjects had died by the time of the
first interview; 27.7 percent had died by the second interview; and 48.9 percent
had died by the last interview.
Heroin use: At the first interview, 37.8 percent of the surviving sample had opiate-free
urine tests; 41 percent were opiate free at the second interview; and 55.8 percent
were opiate free at the last interview.
Cause of death: Among the 284 confirmed deaths over the 33-year follow-up period,
the most common cause of death (21.6 percent) was drug overdose. The next most
common causes of death were chronic liver disease (15.2 percent), cancer (11.7
percent), and cardiovascular diseases (11.7 percent). Fifty-five deaths (19.5
percent) were due to homicide, suicide, or accident. Three subjects died of AIDS.
Criminal justice involvement: Of the final sample, 20.3 percent of participants
had been incarcerated during the year prior to the 1996-1997 interview. In addition,
13.7 percent had been engaged in drug dealing and 7.4 percent in property crimes.
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