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Drug and Alcohol Abuse: Billions Spent Annually for Treatment and Prevention Activities

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Report Type Reports and Testimonies
Report Date Oct. 8, 1996
Report No. HEHS-97-12
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Summary:

Federal, state, and local governments, along with the private sector, reported contributing several billion dollars annually to substance abuse treatment and prevention programs, with a large part going to treatment services. This estimate, however, probably understates total contributions because these groups do not report their overall giving to treatment and prevention efforts. A host of programs in 16 federal agencies cover a range of treatment and prevention services and often target specific populations, such as youths, women, and veterans. Generally, treatment services include diagnostic assessment, detoxification, and counseling. Prevention activities usually include education on the consequences of and alternatives to alcohol abuse and illicit drug use. Examples of federal programs that provide treatment and prevention services include the Pregnant and Postpartum Women and Infants program and the Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities program.

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