Alcohol Problem Resources And Services In State Supported Programs, Fy 1987
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Alcohol Problem Resources And Services In State Supported Programs, Fy 1987

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    During fiscal year 1987, expenditures for alcohol and drug abuse services in facilities receiving at least some funds from State alcohol and drug agencies totaled $1,809,749,013. Of this total, approximately 51.1 percent was contributed by State governments, 17.9 percent by the Federal Government, 9.1 percent by county or local agencies, and 21.9 percent by other sources (for example, private health insurance). Approximately 76.5 percent of the funds was expended for treatment services, 12.6 percent for prevention services, and 10.9 percent for other services (for example, administration, research, training). Between fiscal years 1985 and 1987, total expenditures increased 31.2 percent, although great variability existed among States, with some undergoing significant cuts. The total number of alcohol and drug treatment units that received State funds was 6,632. During fiscal year 1987, admissions for alcoholism treatment in these State-supported facilities totaled 1,317,473. Most admissions were to a nonhospital environment (84.6 percent) and were for outpatient care (44.9 percent). Of the total number of admissions, 76.2 percent were men and 19.8 percent women; the sex of 4.0 percent was not reported. With regard to age, 27.4 percent were 25-34, 21.7 percent were 35-44, 10.7 percent were 21-24, and 4.1 percent were under 18. In terms of race or ethnicity, 69.7 percent of those admitted were white, 15.6 percent black, 5.5 percent Hispanic, 3.6 percent Native American, 0.2 percent Asian or Pacific Islander, 0.3 percent others, and 5.2 percent not reported. Compared with the 1,317,473 admissions for alcoholism, the combined total of all other drug admissions was only 450,553. The highest numbers of other drug admissions were 98,549 for heroin,84,707 for cocaine, and 63,740 for marijuana! Hashish. Also, compared with drug treatment admissions, those admitted for alcoholism are more likely to be male, white, and older.
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    Public Health Rep. 103(6):611-620
  • Pubmed ID:
    3141955
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    PMCnull
  • Document Type:
    Journal Article
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    ADM 281-87-0007/AD/ADAMHA HHS/U.S.
  • Place as Subject:
    North America
  • Volume:
    103
  • Issue:
    6
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