< PreviousAlcohol Statistics Alcohol Use Continues Steady Decline Alcohol Use Continues Steady Decline Across all GradesPast-Month Alcohol Use in 2016 Teen Alcohol, Cigarette or Marijuana Use Chart Source: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, 2016. Underage Drinking _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Adolescent Substance Abuse _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ Is Teen Drinking Declining? _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6886Getting Help Options for Treatment There are a variety of treatment methods currently available to treat alcohol abuse , thanks to significant advances in the field over the past 60 years. Ultimately, there is no one-size-fits-all solution, and what may work for one person may not be a good fit for someone else. Simply understanding the different options can be an important first step. Does Treatment Work? The good news is that no matter how severe the problem may seem, most people with an alcohol use disorder can benefit from some form of treatment. Research shows that about one-third of people who are treated for alcohol problems have no further symptoms one year later. Many others substantially reduce their drinking and report fewer alcohol-related problems. Information Resources National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism www.niaaa.nih.gov 301–443–3860 National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov 1–866–615–6464 National Clearinghouse for Alcohol & Drug Information www.samhsa.gov 1–800–729–6686 Types of Treatment Behavioral Treatments Behavioral treatments are aimed at changing drinking behavior through counseling. They are led by health professionals and supported by studies showing they can be beneficial. Medications Three medications are currently approved in the United States to help people stop or reduce their drinking and prevent relapse. They are prescribed by a primary care physician or other health professional and may be used alone or in combination with counseling. Mutual-Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and other 12-step programs provide peer support for people quitting or cutting back on their drinking. Combined with treatment led by health professionals, mutual- support groups can offer a valuable added layer of support. Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6887Getting Help Does Treatment Work? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ Types of Treatment Adverse Consequences of Underage Drinking _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Behavioral Treatments ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Medications ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Mutual-Support Groups ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ Information Resources _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Source: National Institute on Drug Abuse; National Institutes of Health; U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. www.newpathlearning.com © Copyright NewPath Learning. All Rights Reserved. 94-6887Next >