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Cynthia T. tried heroin for the first time at age 22, and she soon began using regularly and abused drugs for 20 years. Read how she stopped using drugs, thanks to treatment help from Tuerk House.

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At the age of 13, Julvette P. started on a destructive path that would ultimately consume 20 years of her life. Today she has turned her life around and is helping others overcome substance abuse issues.

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Tamnika J., who grew up in an intact middle-class family, began using crack cocaine in her 30s. Read how treatment helped her stay clean and rebuild her life.

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Latif K. has been clean now for years after decades of drug use and is now helping other people with their recoveries.

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  • 71%

    Percent of those previously admitted to an alcohol and drug-abuse treatment at least once.

    Admissions to BSAS-Funded Alcohol and Drug-Abuse-Treatment Programs by Number of Prior Admissions

  • Age Ranges

    Age at admission

    Age at Admission to BSAS-Funded Alcohol and Drug-Abuse-Treatment Programs

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    64% were admitted for treatment for problems with more than 1 substance

    Pattern of Substance Abuse Problems among Admissions to State-Supported Alcohol and Drug-Abuse Treatment Programs