Pinnacle Treatment Centers Publishes Post on Drug Addiction Statistics in the US

Pinnacle Treatment Centers, a group of addiction treatment centers with headquarters in Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey, has announced that they have recently published a blog post that presents drug addiction statistics that reveals the US is in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Statistics from 2018, released by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), has indicated that around 128 people die from opioid overdose every day. The opioids involved include both illegal drugs, such as fentanyl and heroin, and pain killers, which are legal.

Meanwhile, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed that the economic impact of opioid abuse in the US has already reached up to $78 billion per year. On top of that are the serious health issues faced by people who are misusing opioids and the children who lose one or both parents as a result. The NIDA statistics include the cost of being treated for addiction, healthcare costs, involvement of criminal justice, and the loss in productivity.

Nevertheless, it is essential for people who are struggling with a drug addiction, including their loved ones, to know that there is hope. Every day, those who are addicted to drugs or alcohol who are brave enough to start on the road to recovery ask for help from knowledgeable addiction treatment professionals and treatment centers. Treatment centers, such as those under Pinnacle Treatment Centers, can be found in various locations so that people suffering from a drug addiction may find one that is near their location.

It may also be a good idea for those who suspect that they are struggling with an addiction or people who suspect that their loved one has a drug addiction to know the signs of substance abuse disorder (SUD) or drug addiction.

There are a number of behavioral signs to look for. These include depression and/or anxiety; moodiness such as irritability, agitation, and aggression; feeling lethargic or lack of motivation; engagement in criminal activity; changes in priority and interests; and loss of interest in work, school, hobbies, family, and friends.

There are also several physical changes that may be apparent in someone suffering from an addiction. These include changes in the pupil of the eyes, such as being very constricted or dilated; sudden changes in body weight; problems with physical coordination; changes in sleeping patterns; eyes that look glazed over or bloodshot; and poor appearance or lack of attention to personal appearance and hygiene.

The above signs are just some of the common indicators that a person may be suffering from drug addiction. However, they may be enough to cause a person to realize that he or she may be burdened by drug addiction or that a loved one may have SUD and needs help. It may be a good idea to call up Pinnacle Treatment Centers, who is considered to be the leader in providing comprehensive drug and alcohol addiction treatment.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers has been serving over 29,000 patients every day in the states of California, Kentucky, New Jersey, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Ohio. Currently, they have over 110 community-based locations where they offer a full range of quality care for adult men and women. The kinds of treatment provided include medically-monitored detoxification/withdrawal management, partial hospitalization/care, sober living, inpatient/residential treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder, and intensive and general outpatient programming.

They make use of the most recent, evidence-based therapeutic techniques in addiction treatment that are individualized to ensure that they are fitted to the specific needs of the patient. These customized treatment plans include individual therapy, family therapy and counseling, group therapy, complementary modes such as yoga and mindfulness, expressive therapies, trauma support, and healthy lifestyle activities such as exercise and outdoor recreation.

Pinnacle Treatment Centers has a team of experience therapists and counselors who design and adapt the program for each patient as he or she goes through the recovery journey. The types of therapy to be used may also depend on the level of care that is required for a patient and the location.

People who are interested in knowing more about drug addiction treatment can check out the Pinnacle Treatment Centers website, or contact them through the telephone, or via email.