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Drug-linked mental illnes
Posted on August 16, 2008
England reports that rates of drug related mental health problems have doubled.The number of people admitted to hospital in England with mental illnesses linked to use of illegal drugs has doubled in the past decade, official figures revealed yesterday. The NHS Information Centre said 38,170 adults and children were admitted with drug-related mental and behavioural disorders in 2006-7, an increase of 101% since 1996-97.Does the U.S. have any idea about the rates of drug related mental health problems?I don't think so. One obvious reason that might be easier for them generate that that they ha...
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