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Pasadena, CA, is known for its contrasts. On the one hand, Old Pasadena has beautiful art deco, Victorian buildings. On the other, its suburbs scream "modern era". And, similarly, it faces both old and new problems, in particular when it comes to its substance abuse or addiction problems. "Old" drugs, such as alcohol and hallucinogenics continue to be very popular, as do "new" drugs, like prescription painkillers and Spice.

Statistics on Pasadena Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Pasadena recognizes that there is an addiction problem, and that action needs to be taken. In order to determine what this action is, they first aimed to paint a picture of the extent of the issue. As such, they found that:

  • 97% of people know someone within the city who uses cannabis.
  • 51% of people believe cannabis should be available for medicinal use.
  • 41% of people who use or abuse substances first started when they were aged between 18 and 25.
  • 67% of people believe cocaine is easy to access in Pasadena.
  • 98% of people feel that there is an increased problem with meth.
  • 77% of people feel that prescription drug abuse is a rising problem in the city.
  • 35,874 people are considered to have an alcohol problem.
  • 13,901 people abuse illicit substances in Pasadena, of which 2,196 also abuse alcohol.
  • The greatest drug threats in Pasadena are cannabis (2,099 users), heroin (1,765 users), crack and powder cocaine (1,654 users), and stimulants (1,070 users).
  • 98% of people feel that the way to address drug and alcohol abuse is through proper rehab and detox.

The Pasadena Approach

Understanding now the extent of the problem in Pasadena, what stood out the most to officials was that 98% of people feel that treatment is the way to address the issue more than anything else. Because of this, the city has made a number of significant investments. These include:

  • IMPACT Court Services & Judicial Support, which is the Pasadena drug court. Here, people are provided with the opportunity to seek treatment rather than being incarcerated if they have a substance abuse problem. This program has proven to be incredibly successful.
  • Increased access to detox and rehab facilities. While private, luxury facilities do exist in Pasadena, there are now also numerous state-sponsored options. This enables people to break through the financial barrier of seeking the treatment they require.
  • A wealth of intervention efforts. These efforts are designed to stop young people in particular from turning to drugs in the first place. Various educational programs exist to provide young people with healthier alternatives to substances. Additionally, outreach programs have been developed to ensure that parents know how to communicate with their children.

Pasadena aims to be an example to other cities in the state and, in fact, the country, when it comes to their approach to substance abuse, treatment, and intervention. Their goal is to create a happy, healthy Pasadena in which all people are encouraged to contribute. To date, they have had significant successes with this.

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Drug Facts

  • Over half of the people abusing prescribed drugs got them from a friend or relative. Over 17% were prescribed the medication.
  • In Hamilton County, 7,300 people were served by street outreach, emergency shelter and transitional housing programs in 2007, according to the Cincinnati/Hamilton County Continuum of Care for the Homeless.
  • Alcohol can impair hormone-releasing glands causing them to alter, which can lead to dangerous medical conditions.
  • Deaths related to painkillers have risen by over 180% over the last ten years.
  • Heroin (like opium and morphine) is made from the resin of poppy plants.
  • Marijuana is just as damaging to the lungs and airway as cigarettes are, leading to bronchitis, emphysema and even cancer.
  • GHB is a popular drug at teen parties and "raves".
  • Ritalin and related 'hyperactivity' type drugs can be found almost anywhere.
  • In the course of the 20th century, more than 2500 barbiturates were synthesized, 50 of which were eventually employed clinically.
  • Every day, we have over 8,100 NEW drug users in America. That's 3.1 million new users every year.
  • 33.1 percent of 15-year-olds report that they have had at least 1 drink in their lives.
  • 70% to 80% of the world's cocaine comes from Columbia.
  • Increased or prolonged use of methamphetamine can cause sleeplessness, loss of appetite, increased blood pressure, paranoia, psychosis, aggression, disordered thinking, extreme mood swings and sometimes hallucinations.
  • Ambien, the commonly prescribed sleep aid, is also known as Zolpidem.
  • Anorectic drugs can cause heart problems leading to cardiac arrest in young people.
  • Bath Salt use has been linked to violent behavior, however not all stories are violent.
  • Heroin is a highly addictive drug and the most rapidly acting of the opiates. Heroin is also known as Big H, Black Tar, Chiva, Hell Dust, Horse, Negra, Smack,Thunder
  • Rates of anti-depressant use have risen by over 400% within just three years.
  • Relapse is the return to drug use after an attempt to stop. Relapse indicates the need for more or different treatment.

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