I would call the scope of this disaster, the scale of mental health problems, unprecedented.
In response to Katrina, SAMHSA has activated its disaster response plan for the Lifeline to ensure all calls are answered. In addition, information on the Lifeline is being distributed in the impacted areas through established national, state and local networks to help make the number widely available and accessible to those in need.
Alcohol abuse among older adults is something few want to talk about or deal with. Too often family members are ashamed of the problem and choose not to address it.
These new data serve as a wake-up call to parents. Mental health is a critical part of the overall health and well-being of their children.
Age at first use is an important predictor of the potential for serious substance abuse problems later in life. The increase in the proportion of admissions for drug use before age 13 should be a wake-up call to parents to speak with their children early and often about the dangers of drug use.
The use of inhalants is a big concern since these products are legal and can result in irreparable brain damage or death.
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