How Many People Binge Drink?
In Colorado 49% of people ages 18 to 26 binge drink and 24 % of people older then 26 binge drink, 60 % of the population see no risk in drinking five drinks or more twice a week. In 2010 21% of the population may need alcohol rehab and may even need drug rehab. What about methamphetamine? A 2007 Methamphetamine Task Force report sponsored by the state of Colorado covers these facts about methamphetamines. • The average age to start using methamphetamines is 21 • Admissions for meth treatment have been growing since 2000, it now accounts for 19% of all admissions. Is Drug Rehab Needed in Colorado for Prescription Drugs? It doesn’t take very long to develop a prescription drug addiction or dependency. People taking Vicodin, OxyContin, Xanax, Valium and a number of other prescription drugs can become dependent on them in just a few weeks – in some cases, it only takes days. If you have been taking prescription drugs for an injury or illness and can’t seem to stop taking them you may need
