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Alcohol problem resources and services in State supported programs, FY 1987.

W Butynski1, D M Canova

  • 1NASADAD, Washington, DC 20001.

Public Health Reports (Washington, D.C. : 1974)
|November 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

In 1987, US$1.8 billion funded alcohol and drug abuse services, with treatment comprising 76.5%. Alcoholism admissions dominated, with most patients being male, white, and older.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Substance Abuse Treatment

Background:

  • Alcohol and drug abuse services are critical public health components.
  • Understanding funding streams and service utilization is key to effective resource allocation.
  • State and Federal governments play significant roles in financing these services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze expenditures and service utilization for alcohol and drug abuse in 1987.
  • To identify funding sources and allocation across different service types.
  • To characterize patient demographics and admission trends for alcoholism versus other drug abuse.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of fiscal year 1987 expenditure data from facilities funded by State alcohol and drug agencies.

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  • Examination of admission data for alcoholism and other drug abuse treatment.
  • Demographic analysis of patient age, sex, and race/ethnicity.

    • Main Results:

    • Total expenditures reached $1.8 billion, with State governments contributing over 51%.
    • Treatment services accounted for 76.5% of funds; outpatient care was most common.
    • Alcoholism admissions (1.3 million) significantly outnumbered other drug admissions (0.45 million).
    • Alcoholism patients were predominantly male, white, and aged 25-44.

    Conclusions:

    • Significant public funding supports alcohol and drug abuse services, primarily for treatment.
    • Alcoholism remains a primary focus of treatment admissions, with distinct demographic patterns.
    • Variability in state funding highlights the need for consistent policy and support.