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April 9, 2009
 Alcohol Treatment: Need,
Utilization, and Barriers
The Office of Applied Studies at the Substance Abuse
and Mental Health Services Administration released this analysis of 2007
data of the number of people over the age of 12 who needed treatment for
an alcohol use problem, the number that perceived a need for treatment,
and the number that actually received treatment. The researchers said
7.8% of persons aged 12 or older (an estimated 19.3 million persons)
needed treatment for an alcohol problem in the past year. However, 87.4%
of individuals who needed treatment neither received it nor perceived the
need for it. Only 4.5% perceived a need for treatment but did not receive
it. Of the estimated 19.3 million persons who needed treatment, 8.1%
received it. The researchers said the findings highlight the need to
increase the publics awareness of the signs of alcohol dependence or
abuse, the need for increased alcohol screening in multiple health care
settings, and wider dissemination of information on treatment
availability and cost.
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