Louisiana Resource Page
The single drug linked to the
largest percentage of state costs is alcohol. We were able to identify
$9.2 billion in state spending linked to only to alcohol
CASA-Shoveling Up the Costs Substance Abuse.
37% of 8th graders who drink heavily attempt
suicide, while 11% of non-drinking 8th graders attempt suicide.
-Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Nearly one-fourth of all persons admitted
to general hospitals have alcohol problems or are undiagnosed alcoholics
being treated for the consequences of their drinking
(NIAAA, Eighth Special Report,
op. cit., p. xi).
Read the"
National Treatment Plan"
"Never doubt a
small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it's
the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead
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Louisiana -
 YES!!!!!
Louisiana Elects a Governor who
invites
Recovery to the table!!!!
Louisiana ranks #1 in the number of children living in
poverty. We know that poverty, incarceration,
and illiteracy are all social ills that grow as a
result of untreated addiction. Untreated
addiction is called the "Elephant in the Living room"
of state government.
here
Faith Groups Unite in presenting their 2003 Platform
to Louisiana Candidates.
Final Returns on LA Gov Election
Sec State returns as they come in
Social Ills and struggle are expensive!
Supporting Recovery Saves Communities, Dollars, and Family!
Lieutenant Governor Blanco Shows Support for Recovery!
Louisiana's costs related to untreated
Addiction
Louisiana
Savings Study on Treating Substance Abuse
Blanco supports large
Faith Based networks supporting treatment expansion read
PICO LIFT's Platform!
Invites
Faith Community and Healthcare and Treatment professionals ,
Recovery advocates to the table!
Addiction Voting Guide-
View submissions before voting
October 4, 2003
Election 2003
Candidates who responded to our Survey on Alcohol,
Tobacco, and Treatment for Addiction.
RESULTS by candidate
In the Run-Off for Governor in LA-------Personal E-Mail
from one candidate who supports healing our state! As you probably
know, as a legislator I authored and passed the licensing bill for
substance abuse counselors when treatment centers were first coming
on the scene. I do appreciate the
entire situation- as hardly anyone is left untouched by the negative
effects of alcohol. I would like your
support and I will work to bring a sense of balance to these problems.
Sincerely,
Kathleen Babineaux
Blanco
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