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- A survey in Australia examined the prevalence of alcohol and drug use disorders in a specific area, focusing on who is affected and how often they seek help.
- Younger individuals (18-34 years) were found to be significantly more likely to struggle with alcohol use disorders compared to older adults (55+ years).
- About 33% of individuals with alcohol use disorders and 42% with drug use disorders had seen a healthcare professional in the last year for their issues.
Article Abstract
A community survey of the common mental disorders in a geographically defined treatment service area was used to explore the socio-demographic correlates and service utilization of people with alcohol and drug use disorders living in the area. These data represent the most comprehensive data on substance use disorders in a defined geographic region in Australia. Alcohol and drug use disorders were most likely to be found in the young, with those aged 18-34 years being three times more likely to have an alcohol use disorder than those aged 55 years and over. A third (33%) of those people with an alcohol use disorder and 42% of those with a drug use disorder had consulted a health professional in the past 12 months for their substance use disorder.
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