Learn the Facts About Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Each year, the total cost of substance abuse in the United States, including productivity and costs related to crime and health, reaches more than $600 billion. An estimated 21.8 million Americans age 12 or older have used an illicit drug in the last month. This estimate represents 8.7 percent of the population aged 12 or older. Illicit drugs include marijuana, hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants or prescription drugs used without a prescription.
Slightly more than half of Americans aged 12 or older reported being current drinkers of alcohol in a recent survey (51.9%) and nearly one quarter (23.%) participated in binge drinking. This translates to about 59.6 million people. In the study, heavy drinking was reported by 6.8% of those aged 12 or older, or 17.1 million people.
In fact, an estimated 80,000 people in the United States die each year from alcohol abuse, making it the third-highest cause of death in the country.
Mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, phobias and schizophrenia, affect one in four people and has a total economic impact of more than $317 billion each year. In fact, Americans lose 35 million wordays every year because of mental illness.About 20% of children and teens have mental disorders or problems, according to the World Health Association. More than half of all mental illness cases begin before age 14, and 75% begin by age 24.
How to Access Services at Clay Behavioral Health Center
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse problem, we encourage you to seek help right away. With treatment, many people can resume a normal and productive life.
Walk-in appointments are available at our County Road 220 location in Middleburg every Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The waiting time depends upon the number of people waiting. You will be seen and provided recommendations for referral or treatment. Please be sure to bring a valid ID with a current address, as well as proof of insurance or income.
If you need additional information, please call the Access Department at (904) 291-5561. Find our locations.