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Who are most likely to use inhalants?
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Kids 12-17
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What are the total economic costs of substance abuse and addiction?
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$525 billion/year (split evenly b/t alcohol, smoking, drug abuse)
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What percent of hospitalized patients have alcohol/drug abuse problems?
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14%
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What percent of medicaid/medicair costs are associated with substance abuse?
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20-25%
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Is methadone therapy cost effective?
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Yes, $300/month vs. $3000 to incarcerate vs. $3000 if left untreated
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What are limits on heath insurance for addiction?
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Oftentime only one incidence per lifetime is covered, loss of job d/t addiciton may lead to termination of COBRA in some states
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What are schedule I drugs?
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High potential for abuse, no medical use, cannot be dispensed/perscribed - LSD, heroin, weed
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What are schedule II drugs?
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High potential for abuse, have medical use. Morphine, Cocaine, methadone, fentanyl, PCP
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What are schedule III drugs?
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Lower potential for abuse, medical use. Codeine, anabolic steroids, barbiturates
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What are schedule IV drugs?
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low potential for abuse, limited physical/psychological dependence. Benzos
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