Live Oak Recovery Foundation fills a void in addressing addiction, especially in under-served communities. Our emphasis on long-term addiction treatment aligns with what is known about successful approaches, allowing us to create a lasting impact on individuals, families, and communities.
Key Facts and Statistics:
Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators in the United States (2021):
16.5% of people aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year, totaling 46.3 million individuals.
Black populations had a 17.2% prevalence of SUD, emphasizing the need for targeted support.
21.9% of individuals aged 12 or older used illicit drugs in the past year.
Among those needing substance use treatment, only 1.5% received any form of treatment in the past year.
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Does Long-Term Treatment Have Better Outcomes?
Studies show that individuals in continuing care, including yearly primary care and specialty substance abuse treatment, have twice the odds of achieving remission compared to those without such care.
Source: U.S. National Institutes for Health
The Criticality of Long-Term Treatment
The National Institute on Drug Abuse emphasizes that remaining in treatment for an adequate period is critical, with at least 3 months often necessary for significant reduction or cessation of drug use.
Research consistently demonstrates the benefits of long-term care, including improved outcomes.
Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse
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