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INDICATORS FOR A SUSTAINABLE SAN MATEO COUNTY |
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE:
PEOPLE PROVIDED TREATMENT
What Was Measured?
Shown here is the number of people in San Mateo County who received treatment through alcohol treatment and recovery services sponsored by the county during the 1995 calendar year.
A comparison of the percentages of adults and youths (under the age of 18) is also given. These data will be used to gauge trends in the need for treatment for youths.
Why Is It Important?
Problems of alcohol and other drug use affect not only the lives of those who use these substances, but also members of the community who must face the repercussions from the abuser's behavior, such as drunk driving and domestic violence.
Treatment services are an integral part of alleviating the immediate consequences of substance abuse and ultimately help reduce the long term costs of health care. They are also instrumental in promoting independence and stability for the individual and safety for the community.
What Was Found?
In the past year, 4,814 persons were enrolled in alcohol and drug abuse service programs in San Mateo County. Of these, 4,552 (or 94.6 percent) were adults age 18 or above. 262 youths (or 5.4 percent) also enrolled in treatment services.
What Is The Trend?
Because of 2 change in data collection, comparison data for the previous years is not available.
It can he expected, however, that given the current resources and availability of treatment services the number of participants in these programs will remain fairly constant. These figures could increase, however, given more resources and availability.
It is uncertain how the percentage of youths being served will change. Given the modest current figure, however, the proportion could increase.
Source: San Mateo County Drug and Alcohol Data System, April 1996
Researcher: Carolina Jané
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