As science continues to progress, the international consortium of doctors, researchers, and a horde of people from the medical profession can develop new techniques for probing into the human brain and to discover what substances make us healthy and which ones can kill us. In the information age, teenagers, in particular, can be exposed to different types of discussions about drugs (not always for the better), but perhaps new research has helped these young adults find a better direction in life. After all, NIDA for Teens confirms that, as of 2017, teens are using fewer drugs than ever before. Let’s take a closer look and find out some more information.
No More Cigarettes
According to data collected from 2017, teenagers in the United States consume fewer cigarettes than smokers in other countries around the world (a pretty awesome consideration):
- Cigarette smokers have decreased by 50% over the past 50 years, greatly due to a ban restricting cigarette advertisements on television and radio in 1961.
- Among 13-to-15-year-olds in the United States, about two out of 100 people use cigarettes. Now, compare that to 11 out of 100 teens in this same age group living in 61 neighboring countries.
- Consider that, only 20 years ago, 18 out of 100 teenagers smoked cigarettes.
Additional Drug Use
Likewise, cocaine and opioid abuse, and subsequent addiction to these drugs, have also dropped over the past couple of years:
- Since 2006, cocaine abuse and addiction among high schoolers has decreased by a staggering 50%.
- Over the previous eight years, teens have been abusing fewer and fewer opioids, greatly due to strict rules governing the prescription of these drugs. Likewise, due to educational programs, many teens are becoming aware of how dangerous the legal and illegal varieties of these drugs can be.
Seeking Treatment for Drug Addiction or Alcoholism
Alcoholism and drug addiction are dangerous sicknesses that should never be taken lightly. All it takes to fall off the wagon and become sick is to take that first sniff, snort, injection, or shot before you are rolling downhill into insanity. Still, you can always push the train back up, but it will be a difficult hike. However, with the right mixture of perseverance and determination, you can easily get back on track and be happy once more.
Are you suffering from a severe case of alcoholism or drug addiction? Do you have a friend or a loved one who is coping with the same illness? In both cases, get in touch us at with Asana Recovery today. Our professional team of counselors and healthcare experts will help you endure the painful process of drug withdrawal and detox and guide you along the rocky road of rehabilitation. Soon enough, you will experience a faster and much more efficient recovery.
If you are seeking more information about our residential treatment or supervised detoxification/withdrawal programs or enroll in one of these programs today, we are ready and waiting to speak with you at your leisure and your disclosure. Call Asana now at (949) 438-4504 to learn how you can overcome your mental illness and take an extra step toward becoming a healthier person.