What drives a person to keep using a substance even when it wreaks havoc on their life? Today's episode of the Fruitblenderz Podcast tackles this pressing question by delving into the intricate nature of addiction. We define addiction as a neuropsychological disorder and present staggering statistics showing that 40 million Americans aged 12 and older are grappling with substance problems. We shed light on the alarmingly early onset of substance use among teenagers and the broad spectrum of societal impacts, from skyrocketing healthcare costs to public safety concerns. Furthermore, we emphasize the disparities in the availability and quality of addiction treatment, and how evidence-based practices can make a difference despite the current gaps in care.
As we transition to the latter part of our episode, we explore the critical importance of compassion and support for those battling addiction. Instead of judging, understanding the background and challenges that lead individuals to substance use can foster a more supportive environment. We stress that offering help and resources can significantly alleviate the struggles faced by those affected. Wrapping up, we express gratitude to our listeners and extend our wishes for their well-being. This episode serves as a poignant reminder that addiction is not limited to substances but includes behaviors like gaming and unhealthy eating, and that seeking help is a crucial step toward managing these issues.
For more information on addiction click the link below: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/addiction-statistics
What drives a person to keep using a substance even when it wreaks havoc on their life? Today's episode of the Fruitblenderz Podcast tackles this pressing question by delving into the intricate nature of addiction. We define addiction as a neuropsychological disorder and present staggering statistics showing that 40 million Americans aged 12 and older are grappling with substance problems. We shed light on the alarmingly early onset of substance use among teenagers and the broad spectrum of societal impacts, from skyrocketing healthcare costs to public safety concerns. Furthermore, we emphasize the disparities in the availability and quality of addiction treatment, and how evidence-based practices can make a difference despite the current gaps in care.
As we transition to the latter part of our episode, we explore the critical importance of compassion and support for those battling addiction. Instead of judging, understanding the background and challenges that lead individuals to substance use can foster a more supportive environment. We stress that offering help and resources can significantly alleviate the struggles faced by those affected. Wrapping up, we express gratitude to our listeners and extend our wishes for their well-being. This episode serves as a poignant reminder that addiction is not limited to substances but includes behaviors like gaming and unhealthy eating, and that seeking help is a crucial step toward managing these issues.
For more information on addiction click the link below: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/addiction-statistics
Good morning, good afternoon, good evening and good night. Wherever you are and however you are watching or listening, welcome to Fruit Blenders Podcast. On today's episode, our main topic and subject is addiction. What is an addiction? Addiction? What is an addiction? Addiction is a neuropsychological disorder characterized by a persistent and intense urge to use a drug or alcohol or engage in a behavior that produces natural rewards, despite substantial harm and other negative consequences.
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Addiction and Substance Use. Addiction is a complex disease with behavioral characteristics. 40 million Americans ages 12 and older have substance problems. 12 and older have substance problems. Addiction and substance use affect more Americans than heart conditions, diabetes or cancer. Another 80 million people engage in risky use of addictive substances in ways that threaten public health and safety but do not meet the clinical criteria for this disease. The earlier substance use starts, the greater the risk of addiction.
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Teen addiction statistics Teen Addiction Statistics 75% of all high school students have used addictive substances, including cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana or cocaine. 1 in 5 has a substance problem. Almost one in five has a substance problem. Almost half 46 percent of all high school students currently use addictive substances. 12 percent of all high school students and one in three current substances users have substance problem. Addiction is a age 18. More than 96 percent began using these substances before the age of 21. One in four Americans who begin using any addictive substance before age 18 has a substance problem. Compared, 1 in 25 Americans who started using at age 21 or older live in a household where someone age 18 or older is smoking, drinking excessively, misusing prescription drugs or using illegal drugs.
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Screening, intervention and treatment. Addiction can be prevented and treated using a wide range of evidence-based screening, intervention, treatment tools and practices. Practices, screening and brief interventions are appropriate for all substance users, where areas like medications and therapies are usually necessary for those with addiction and substance use. Seven in ten people with the chronic diseases of high blood pressure, major depression and diabetes receive treatment, but only about one in ten people who need treatment for substance problems receive any form of care. Of those who do receive treatment, most do not receive anything that approximates evidence-based care. There are no clearly delineated, consistent and regulated national standards that stipulates who may provide addiction treatment. In the US, standards vary by state and by payer Taxpayers. Most medical professionals who should be providing treatment are not sufficiently trained to diagnose or treat addiction, and most of those providing addiction treatments are equipped with the knowledge, skills or credentials necessary to provide the full range of evidence-based services. 44% of all referrals to publicly funded addiction treatment come from the justice system, while less than 6% come from healthcare providers.
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Cost of addiction and substance use Addiction, substance use and abuse are the largest preventable and most costly health problems facing the US today, responsible for more than 20% of deaths in the US. 20% of deaths in the US, addiction substance use and abuse cause or contribute to more than 70 other conditions requiring medical care respiratory disease, cardiovascular disease, hiv, aids, pregnancy complications and trauma and account for one-third of all hospital's inpatient costs. Addiction substance use, neglect and abuse, family dysfunction, unintended pregnancies and lost work productivity. Total cost to federal, state and local governments of addiction, substances used and abused are at least $468 billion per year. That's a lot of money. That's a lot Almost $1,500 for every person in America. Almost $1,500 for every person in America. Of every dollar state and federal governments spend on substance problems, only $0.02 goes to prevention and while $0.96 pays for the consequences or our failure to prevent and treat this problem. This is back in 2010. 2010, that's like so many years ago, only 28 billion dollars, only $28 billion. 1% of total healthcare costs was less than the amount of treating diabetes. Let me say that again, only 28 billion one percent of total health care cost was and is less than the amount spent on treatment or treating diabetes 44 billion, cancer 87 billion, or heart conditions 107 billion, each of which affects far fewer people. In the US, immediate costs per year of teen substance use include our estimated $68 billion associated with underage drinking and $14 billion in substance-related juvenile justice costs. Underage drinkers and adult drinkers who have an alcohol problem consume between 37.5% and 48.8% of the value of all alcohol sold in the US.
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So let's just take a moment here. Let's take a moment here. Let's take a moment here. All right, deep thoughts.
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So everyone has an addiction. I know, I know, not everything is all about drugs and alcohol, but listen, listen. Okay, is all about drugs and alcohol, but listen, listen, okay. Sometimes an addiction does not have to be just alcohol or drugs. An addiction can mean anything. I'm speaking facts here, like I've been. An addiction can be anything, such as they forgot to put you know, sex in their food. In there depends on what type of food, like the sugars and all that stuff. Video games, porno, some sort of craving Addiction Includes so many things we can talk about so many, but An addiction can be solved. It really could. We all know it's not an easy process, but the end goal is to quit it or reduce the use of it, the excessive use of it, and to be quite frankly, I mean, I have an addiction, you have an addiction, but we both need to seek help. All of us need to seek help. Once we get the help, we can reduce the excessive use of it or quit it. So don't sit there and act like you don't have an addiction. Whatever addiction you have can be resolved or cured. But anyways, that was the full episode.
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I would like to thank my new, new Supporters who've been tuning in and if you're new to the channel or to the podcast, you are really appreciated. If you see me out there, say hi, because I've seen a lot of my supporters in person and they are just amazing. They talk about the episode and how they loved it and which ways and what ways they received help from it and benefits and resources. I really appreciate running into all of you and you know, asking you what's your favorite episode, because that makes me really happy the fact that you know so many facts about the episode and it makes me happy that you are a big supporter. One day, we'll do something special, all of us together, together, and that's what's going to be. It's all about positivity. I love you all. Thank you for all tuning in. You are much appreciated.
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If you want more resources on addiction, there will be a link below, and if you do want to, you know, cop yourself some gear and support the channel. That would be great. There's going to be a link below as well. Thank you, you are appreciated. I love you all. Stay beautiful, stay confident, stay motivated and stay out of trouble, and also stay safe. See you on the next podcast episode. Whoa, whoa, whoa, hold up.
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Before I end this episode, I just want to say those out there who are really going through it and those who are not, let's not judge other people because you don't know what type of background they come from. If they come from, uh, you know, broken homes, broken families, uh, relationships, whatever they're going through, let's not judge them for going through these things. Addiction is not an easy battle. It's a hard battle, and the best thing we can do is, you know, support them and help them out, give them the resources that they need to, you know, end this situation or at least reduce it, like I said. But anyways, I'm going to end it here. Thank you all for the support. I love you all. I hope you have a great one. Okay, thank you. I'll see you on the next podcast episode. Thank you.
