Alcohol Dependence Treatment/PreventionIn 2010, a total of 25,692 people died from alcohol-induced causes in the United States; dependent and non-dependent use. The alcohol-related death rate for the total population increased by 2.7%, compared to 7.4 in 2009 and 7.6 in 2010. The adjusted death rate for men in 2010 was three times higher than that women (Murphy, 2010). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, approximately 23.5 million people ages 12 and older needed treatment for illicit drug or alcohol abuse in 2009. Among them , only 2.6 million (11.2%) of those who needed treatment received it at a specialized faculty. 41.4% of treatment admissions were for drug abuse, with heroin and other opiates making up the largest percentage of drug-related admissions (20%), followed by marijuana (17%). 60% of admissions were white, 21% were African American, and 14% were Latino (National Institute on Drug Abuse 2011). Based on this research conducted since the 1970s, key principles have been developed which should form the basis of any effective treatment. programs. Counseling is the most common form of addiction treatment, but no treatment is right for everyone. Many people with drug addiction also suffer from other mental disorders. Medically assisted detoxification is only the first step in drug treatment and it does little to change long-term drug abuse. Studies also show that treatment does not have to be voluntary to be effective. Finally, treatment programs should assess patients for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis and other diseases, as well as provide risk reduction counseling. According to the Mayo Clinic, many people suffering from drug addiction do not recognize that they are at risk. issue. In this case, middle of paper ...... determines whether the user is actually addicted to the drug (Recovery.org). In some cases, a relapse may occur suddenly and individuals struggling with drug or alcohol cravings may give in without seeking help. The best way to prevent a sudden relapse is to understand the warning signs of addiction and the factors that typically lead to a relapse. Factors vary depending on each person and situation, but causes of relapse include emotional triggers, social situations, and physical changes (Recovery.org). In 2010, the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that more than 22.5 million Americans aged 12 or older had abused drugs in a given period. one month before the date of the survey. Many centers offer different approaches to the recovery process, from those that emphasize the spiritual nature of recovery to more secular approaches that focus on the medical aspect of managing an addiction...