Thursday, September 25, 2008
Child Care Resource and Referral Agency Closing
Effective 9/22/2008 the Valdosta Child Care Resource and Referral office will be closed. The Tifton office staff will be available to answer questions, provide technical assistance, and provide Resource Room and Lending Library services. Please call the Tifton office at 1-888-893-4582 for assistance.
Historic Foster Care and Adoption Legislation Clears Congress
Since June, National CASA has been very active in Congress, and working with advocates throughout our network, to push for passage of landmark foster care reform legislation. The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act includes many significant improvements and opportunities for our children.
We are happy to report that the bill was approved by Congress on September 22. The President is expected to sign the bill into law before September 30.
Most measures in the legislation will take effect immediately upon approval by the President, though guidance to states by the Department of Health and Human Services will be needed for clarification. Provisions that take effect at a later date are noted in the detail below.
The legislation can be reviewed at http://thomas.loc.gov; enter "HR 6893" in the search line, then check "search bill number."
We are happy to report that the bill was approved by Congress on September 22. The President is expected to sign the bill into law before September 30.
Most measures in the legislation will take effect immediately upon approval by the President, though guidance to states by the Department of Health and Human Services will be needed for clarification. Provisions that take effect at a later date are noted in the detail below.
The legislation can be reviewed at http://thomas.loc.gov; enter "HR 6893" in the search line, then check "search bill number."
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
NEW SURVEY FINDS GEORGIA VOTERS BELIEVE AFTERSCHOOL IS CRITICAL
Report Calls for Aligning State and Local Investments with Voters Voices
ATLANTA - A new survey finds that 86% of Georgia's parents think afterschool programs are important for children and youth and they want to see more afterschool opportunities in the state. Nearly half of a million of Georgia's children are not participating in afterschool programs - programs that have been shown to be critical to their development and the growth and prosperity of the economy.
The full Critical Need report can be downloaded from the GAIC website at www.afterschoolga.org or by cutting and pasting this link in your address bar: http://afterschoolga.org/Repository/Files/GA%20Afterschool%20Survey%20Report%202008.pdf
ATLANTA - A new survey finds that 86% of Georgia's parents think afterschool programs are important for children and youth and they want to see more afterschool opportunities in the state. Nearly half of a million of Georgia's children are not participating in afterschool programs - programs that have been shown to be critical to their development and the growth and prosperity of the economy.
The full Critical Need report can be downloaded from the GAIC website at www.afterschoolga.org or by cutting and pasting this link in your address bar: http://afterschoolga.org/Repository/Files/GA%20Afterschool%20Survey%20Report%202008.pdf
South Georgia at the State Capitol
Recent columns have examined expenditures by state and local governments over time. This week’s column examines the other side of the government spending issue: Revenues – Specifically sales tax collections which make up about one-third of state revenues.
An Interesting Trend Over the Last Few Months
The monthly revenue reports detail sales taxes collected for both state and local distribution. The Department of Revenue then remits an amount to local governments.
Last month, the state remitted $422.1 million to local governments for sales taxes, an increase of $56.4 million over August of the previous year.
As noted in last week’s column, state revenues in August, 2008 are down $94.1 million compared to August, 2007.
In July, the state remitted $445.4 million to local governments for sales taxes, an increase of approximately $22.6 million over July of 2007.
By comparison, state revenues in July, 2008 were down by $86.4 million compared to July, 2007, a decrease of 6.6 percent.
In June, the state remitted $419.3 million to local governments, an increase of approximately $14.5 million over June of 2007.
State revenues in June, 2007 were down $168.3 million compared to revenues from June of 2006. This equals a decrease of 9.4 percent.
Overall, in FY2008, ending this past June, the state remitted over $4.8 billion to local governments. This was an increase of $74.5 million over the amount remitted in FY2007, a 1.6 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. For the same period, total state revenues were down by approximately $600 million.
Explanations for the Appearance of Increased Local Disbursements
There are numerous factors that have contributed to the appearance of robust local sales tax revenues while state revenues have declined.
Local revenues appear higher because the Department of Revenue has switched the method it uses to determine how much it sends to local governments. In previous years, the state would estimate how much to send for each month based on revenues for the previous three months as well as how much the Department was off in its previous payments. In addition, the Department would only have actual figures for the first through the 20th of the month and then would have to estimate the remaining eight to ten days. This methodology led to a widely variable number that had to be “trued up” later. Starting in July of 2008, the Department of Revenue started using actual collections, which makes comparisons less valuable.
Despite the changes in methodology, there are a couple of factors worth noting that actually did drive up local disbursements.
More sales taxes are being paid electronically. This means that the Department of Revenue is processing and disbursing sales tax receipts faster.
2. Included in local sales tax collections are revenues raised by taxing the sale of motor fuels. There are a couple of issues with motor fuels. First, the numbers published by the Department of Revenue separate state motor fuel tax revenues from the rest of the sales tax. This means that any changes in revenues driven by motor fuels will appear larger in the local sales tax remittance. In addition, in June the Governor froze the rate at which Georgians pay state motor fuel taxes. Local governments took no such action, meaning that they collect their local sales rate on the price paid at the pump. So, as long as Georgians are paying more to fill their tanks, local governments will continue to earn relatively more than the state. So, local governments will continue to collect increased sales taxes from increases in gas prices while the state will not.
Some have theorized that local governments’ ability to tax food has contributed to their strong revenues during the recent downturn. The underlying logic is that consumers, when faced with difficult economic conditions, will restrict their purchases to necessities such as food. At the same time, the price of food has been going up. However, figures from the Department of Revenue do not support this theory, so far.
The Department of Revenue categorizes the types of businesses from which it receives sales tax payments. Tracking payments by type of business allows the Department to understand how different sectors of the Georgia economy are performing. Starting in March of FY2008, revenues from sales of food began to decline in comparison to FY2007.
In March FY2008, receipts from food-based sales taxes were down $4.4 million compared to March FY2007.
In April FY2008, receipts from food-based sales taxes were down $9.8 million compared to April FY2007.
Surprisingly, May FY2008 receipts from food-based sales taxes were actually up $4.7 million compared to May of the previous fiscal year.
Once again, June FY2008 was back down compared to June FY2007, this time by $5.0 million.
The trend of weaker food-based sales tax receipts has continued into FY2009. In July, 2008 there was a decrease of $43.3 million over July 2007. In August there was once again a decrease over August 2007, but this time only $14.9 million.
As always, I’d like to thank members of the Senate staff, who contribute regularly to my column. Please contact me in my office at the Capitol with your questions, comments or concerns.
Senator Greg Goggans
An Interesting Trend Over the Last Few Months
The monthly revenue reports detail sales taxes collected for both state and local distribution. The Department of Revenue then remits an amount to local governments.
Last month, the state remitted $422.1 million to local governments for sales taxes, an increase of $56.4 million over August of the previous year.
As noted in last week’s column, state revenues in August, 2008 are down $94.1 million compared to August, 2007.
In July, the state remitted $445.4 million to local governments for sales taxes, an increase of approximately $22.6 million over July of 2007.
By comparison, state revenues in July, 2008 were down by $86.4 million compared to July, 2007, a decrease of 6.6 percent.
In June, the state remitted $419.3 million to local governments, an increase of approximately $14.5 million over June of 2007.
State revenues in June, 2007 were down $168.3 million compared to revenues from June of 2006. This equals a decrease of 9.4 percent.
Overall, in FY2008, ending this past June, the state remitted over $4.8 billion to local governments. This was an increase of $74.5 million over the amount remitted in FY2007, a 1.6 percent increase over the previous fiscal year. For the same period, total state revenues were down by approximately $600 million.
Explanations for the Appearance of Increased Local Disbursements
There are numerous factors that have contributed to the appearance of robust local sales tax revenues while state revenues have declined.
Local revenues appear higher because the Department of Revenue has switched the method it uses to determine how much it sends to local governments. In previous years, the state would estimate how much to send for each month based on revenues for the previous three months as well as how much the Department was off in its previous payments. In addition, the Department would only have actual figures for the first through the 20th of the month and then would have to estimate the remaining eight to ten days. This methodology led to a widely variable number that had to be “trued up” later. Starting in July of 2008, the Department of Revenue started using actual collections, which makes comparisons less valuable.
Despite the changes in methodology, there are a couple of factors worth noting that actually did drive up local disbursements.
More sales taxes are being paid electronically. This means that the Department of Revenue is processing and disbursing sales tax receipts faster.
2. Included in local sales tax collections are revenues raised by taxing the sale of motor fuels. There are a couple of issues with motor fuels. First, the numbers published by the Department of Revenue separate state motor fuel tax revenues from the rest of the sales tax. This means that any changes in revenues driven by motor fuels will appear larger in the local sales tax remittance. In addition, in June the Governor froze the rate at which Georgians pay state motor fuel taxes. Local governments took no such action, meaning that they collect their local sales rate on the price paid at the pump. So, as long as Georgians are paying more to fill their tanks, local governments will continue to earn relatively more than the state. So, local governments will continue to collect increased sales taxes from increases in gas prices while the state will not.
Some have theorized that local governments’ ability to tax food has contributed to their strong revenues during the recent downturn. The underlying logic is that consumers, when faced with difficult economic conditions, will restrict their purchases to necessities such as food. At the same time, the price of food has been going up. However, figures from the Department of Revenue do not support this theory, so far.
The Department of Revenue categorizes the types of businesses from which it receives sales tax payments. Tracking payments by type of business allows the Department to understand how different sectors of the Georgia economy are performing. Starting in March of FY2008, revenues from sales of food began to decline in comparison to FY2007.
In March FY2008, receipts from food-based sales taxes were down $4.4 million compared to March FY2007.
In April FY2008, receipts from food-based sales taxes were down $9.8 million compared to April FY2007.
Surprisingly, May FY2008 receipts from food-based sales taxes were actually up $4.7 million compared to May of the previous fiscal year.
Once again, June FY2008 was back down compared to June FY2007, this time by $5.0 million.
The trend of weaker food-based sales tax receipts has continued into FY2009. In July, 2008 there was a decrease of $43.3 million over July 2007. In August there was once again a decrease over August 2007, but this time only $14.9 million.
As always, I’d like to thank members of the Senate staff, who contribute regularly to my column. Please contact me in my office at the Capitol with your questions, comments or concerns.
Senator Greg Goggans
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
South Georgia at the State Capitol August revenues forecast challenges for 2009 fiscal year
The Department of Revenue just released revenue figures for August, FY2009. When compared to revenues from the previous fiscal year, the state’s revenues for August are not encouraging.
Total Collections and Month to Month Comparisons
State revenues for August slipped by 7.0% under 2007 figures or $94.159 million less. Total revenues for August were $1.25 billion compared to $1.35 billion in August of 2007.
The state collected approximately $638.9 million dollars in August from individual income taxes compared to $683.9 million in August 2007. This decrease of $45.0 million is equal to a 6.6 percent drop in individual income tax collections.
The figures for sales and use taxes show a similar trend as individual income tax collections. Gross sales and use tax collections were $887.9 million in August FY2009 compared to $901.2 million in August FY2008. The drop in sales tax collections compared to the previous year is $13.3 million, a drop of only 1.5 percent.
Sales Tax Trends
A trend worth noting is that the amount the state distributes to local governments for their portion of sales tax collections has once again increased. In August FY2009, the state distributed $422.1 million to local governments compared to $365.8 million distributed a year ago. So, the state distributed $56.2 million more to local governments than it did last year at a time when state revenues are down.
Motor Fuel Collections
August FY2009 was also a troubling month for motor fuel taxes, with both the sales and excise taxes declining sharply compared to August FY2008. Motor fuel sales tax receipts were down $5.8 million while excise tax receipts were down $5.6 million compared to August FY2008. These are drops of 12.6 percent in the motor fuel sales tax and 13.7 percent in the motor fuel excise tax. Collectively, motor fuel tax collections as a whole are down 13.1 percent. Year-to-Date, fuel tax collections are down 7.0%, which is an additional problem, since the state guarantees that budget level to DOT.
Year-to-Date Comparisons
The year-to-date (YTD) figures for FY2009 paint the same picture as the month to month comparisons. Overall year-to-date revenue collections for FY2009 are approximately $2.5 billion. At this same point in FY2008, the state had collected approximately $2.7 billion. So, as compared to FY2008, the state has collected 6.8 percent less.
For the year to date:
· The state has collected $114.5 million less in income taxes (down 8.9 percent)
· The state has collected $88.0 million less in sales and use taxes (down 8.5 percent)
· The state has collected $11.6 million less in motor fuel taxes (down 7.0 percent)
Inside the Sales Tax Categories
Sales Tax Numbers
The several sales tax categories give clues to the continuing weaknesses in the economy in Georgia.
Year-to-Date (YTD), sales taxes are down 8.5% or $88 million. Food, which makes up 16.8% of sales taxes collected, is down -15.9% YTD, really significant in light of rising prices. The other categories are all negative, ranging from -14.1% for lumber to -3.6% for apparel. One bright spot is that manufacturing sales tax collections are up 0.2%. Utilities sales tax collections are up 18.2%. Distributions to local governments continue to climb, up 10.0% YTD, despite food sales taxes declining. Of course, only local governments receive sales taxes from food sales.
So, we have collected so far $2.45 billion of the $17.4 billion we need in FY2009.
As always, I’d like to thank members of the Senate staff, who contribute regularly to my column. Please contact me in my office at the Capitol with your questions, comments or concerns.
Total Collections and Month to Month Comparisons
State revenues for August slipped by 7.0% under 2007 figures or $94.159 million less. Total revenues for August were $1.25 billion compared to $1.35 billion in August of 2007.
The state collected approximately $638.9 million dollars in August from individual income taxes compared to $683.9 million in August 2007. This decrease of $45.0 million is equal to a 6.6 percent drop in individual income tax collections.
The figures for sales and use taxes show a similar trend as individual income tax collections. Gross sales and use tax collections were $887.9 million in August FY2009 compared to $901.2 million in August FY2008. The drop in sales tax collections compared to the previous year is $13.3 million, a drop of only 1.5 percent.
Sales Tax Trends
A trend worth noting is that the amount the state distributes to local governments for their portion of sales tax collections has once again increased. In August FY2009, the state distributed $422.1 million to local governments compared to $365.8 million distributed a year ago. So, the state distributed $56.2 million more to local governments than it did last year at a time when state revenues are down.
Motor Fuel Collections
August FY2009 was also a troubling month for motor fuel taxes, with both the sales and excise taxes declining sharply compared to August FY2008. Motor fuel sales tax receipts were down $5.8 million while excise tax receipts were down $5.6 million compared to August FY2008. These are drops of 12.6 percent in the motor fuel sales tax and 13.7 percent in the motor fuel excise tax. Collectively, motor fuel tax collections as a whole are down 13.1 percent. Year-to-Date, fuel tax collections are down 7.0%, which is an additional problem, since the state guarantees that budget level to DOT.
Year-to-Date Comparisons
The year-to-date (YTD) figures for FY2009 paint the same picture as the month to month comparisons. Overall year-to-date revenue collections for FY2009 are approximately $2.5 billion. At this same point in FY2008, the state had collected approximately $2.7 billion. So, as compared to FY2008, the state has collected 6.8 percent less.
For the year to date:
· The state has collected $114.5 million less in income taxes (down 8.9 percent)
· The state has collected $88.0 million less in sales and use taxes (down 8.5 percent)
· The state has collected $11.6 million less in motor fuel taxes (down 7.0 percent)
Inside the Sales Tax Categories
Sales Tax Numbers
The several sales tax categories give clues to the continuing weaknesses in the economy in Georgia.
Year-to-Date (YTD), sales taxes are down 8.5% or $88 million. Food, which makes up 16.8% of sales taxes collected, is down -15.9% YTD, really significant in light of rising prices. The other categories are all negative, ranging from -14.1% for lumber to -3.6% for apparel. One bright spot is that manufacturing sales tax collections are up 0.2%. Utilities sales tax collections are up 18.2%. Distributions to local governments continue to climb, up 10.0% YTD, despite food sales taxes declining. Of course, only local governments receive sales taxes from food sales.
So, we have collected so far $2.45 billion of the $17.4 billion we need in FY2009.
As always, I’d like to thank members of the Senate staff, who contribute regularly to my column. Please contact me in my office at the Capitol with your questions, comments or concerns.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Emory Prevention Research Center Grants $20,000 to Promote Healthier Eating and Physical Activity in Southwest Georgia Community Organizations
Atlanta, GA – September 9, 2008 – The Emory Prevention Research Center (EPRC), along with local partners, including the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition, awarded $20,000 in grants tovarious community organizations in Nashville, Sparks, Cordele, Valdosta, and Albany. Thesegrants enable the organizations to carry out prevention programs to improve health through better nutrition and physical activity. The recipients are Berrien County Collaborative; Cook County Commission for Children and Youth; Crisp County Community Council, Inc.; SouthGeorgia Medical Center Diabetes Management Center; and SOWEGA Council on Aging.
Each recipient organization will receive up to $4,000 and staff assistance from the EmoryPrevention Research Center. The nutrition programs that they will implement include Parents as Teachers (PAT) High 5 Low Fat; Treatwell 5-a-Day Program (for worksites); and Little by Little.The physical activity program chosen is the Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling forExercise (PACE) Program. These programs have all been tested and found to be effective.
The Berrien County Collaborative will implement the Parents as Teachers High 5 Low-FatProgram. ―The High 5 Low-Fat program would be a good fit and expansion of the BerrienCounty Collaborative Parents As Teachers Program because the curriculum aligns with the goalto help improve the health of our adolescent and teen moms during pregnancy and after thebirth of their child,‖ said Program Coordinator Lauren Brady.
The Emory Prevention Research Center is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention. The EPRC focuses on cancer prevention in Southwest Georgia by promotinghealthy eating and exercise. To learn more about the Emory Prevention Research Center and the grants awarded, visit www.sph.emory.edu/EPRC or contact April Hermstad by phone at404-712-9537 or by email at ahermst@sph.emory.edu.
Each recipient organization will receive up to $4,000 and staff assistance from the EmoryPrevention Research Center. The nutrition programs that they will implement include Parents as Teachers (PAT) High 5 Low Fat; Treatwell 5-a-Day Program (for worksites); and Little by Little.The physical activity program chosen is the Patient-centered Assessment and Counseling forExercise (PACE) Program. These programs have all been tested and found to be effective.
The Berrien County Collaborative will implement the Parents as Teachers High 5 Low-FatProgram. ―The High 5 Low-Fat program would be a good fit and expansion of the BerrienCounty Collaborative Parents As Teachers Program because the curriculum aligns with the goalto help improve the health of our adolescent and teen moms during pregnancy and after thebirth of their child,‖ said Program Coordinator Lauren Brady.
The Emory Prevention Research Center is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control andPrevention. The EPRC focuses on cancer prevention in Southwest Georgia by promotinghealthy eating and exercise. To learn more about the Emory Prevention Research Center and the grants awarded, visit www.sph.emory.edu/EPRC or contact April Hermstad by phone at404-712-9537 or by email at ahermst@sph.emory.edu.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Governor Perdue's Gas Gouging Statute for Georgia
As many of you know, gas prices reflect the presence of Hurricane Ike in the Gulf.
The rise in fuel prices is a natural reaction to the market. Georgians have been through this before with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and we’ll manage the temporary spike in price through common sense and conservation. As we’ve done recently in the face of high gas prices; let’s reduce unnecessary travel, carpool and use mass transit, drive a little slower, and fuel up only when we need to.
Governor Perdue signed an Executive Order today enacting Georgia’s price gouging statue to protect Georgia consumer from unlawful increases in gas prices and other products (see below).
If constituents feel they need to report price gouging, send them to the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs – 1-800-869-1123 or 404-651-8600.
Georgia’s price gouging statute prevents retailers from selling goods or services at an unreasonable or egregious price. Georgia’s price gouging statute does not prevent price increases that accurately reflect an increase in the cost of the goods or services to the retailer, an increase in the cost of transporting the goods or services into the area, or an increase due to the market forces of supply and demand.
The text of the Executive Order is below:
WHEREAS: Hurricane Ike has caused a natural disaster throughout much of the Gulf Coast region, thereby adversely affecting the motor fuel supplies to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS: Price gouging related to motor fuels is detrimental to the social and economic welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS: Wholesale and retail gas prices have substantially increased in some markets in recent hours; and
WHEREAS: In the light of these circumstances, and to protect public health, safety and welfare, it is necessary to prevent price gouging using the authority vested in the Governor by virtue of O.C.G.A. Section 38-3-51.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED: That a State of Emergency exists in the State of Georgia and that the O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-393.4, prohibiting price gouging, is activated.
This 12th day of September, 2008
Governor Sonny Perdue
The rise in fuel prices is a natural reaction to the market. Georgians have been through this before with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005 and we’ll manage the temporary spike in price through common sense and conservation. As we’ve done recently in the face of high gas prices; let’s reduce unnecessary travel, carpool and use mass transit, drive a little slower, and fuel up only when we need to.
Governor Perdue signed an Executive Order today enacting Georgia’s price gouging statue to protect Georgia consumer from unlawful increases in gas prices and other products (see below).
If constituents feel they need to report price gouging, send them to the Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs – 1-800-869-1123 or 404-651-8600.
Georgia’s price gouging statute prevents retailers from selling goods or services at an unreasonable or egregious price. Georgia’s price gouging statute does not prevent price increases that accurately reflect an increase in the cost of the goods or services to the retailer, an increase in the cost of transporting the goods or services into the area, or an increase due to the market forces of supply and demand.
The text of the Executive Order is below:
WHEREAS: Hurricane Ike has caused a natural disaster throughout much of the Gulf Coast region, thereby adversely affecting the motor fuel supplies to the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS: Price gouging related to motor fuels is detrimental to the social and economic welfare of the citizens of Georgia; and
WHEREAS: Wholesale and retail gas prices have substantially increased in some markets in recent hours; and
WHEREAS: In the light of these circumstances, and to protect public health, safety and welfare, it is necessary to prevent price gouging using the authority vested in the Governor by virtue of O.C.G.A. Section 38-3-51.
NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA, IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED: That a State of Emergency exists in the State of Georgia and that the O.C.G.A. Section 10-1-393.4, prohibiting price gouging, is activated.
This 12th day of September, 2008
Governor Sonny Perdue
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Berrien County Collaborative Receives High School Success Grant from AT&T
The Berrien County Collaborative has been awarded AT&T's High School Success grant. This grant will assist in several of the project-based and service learning initiative's at the Berrien Academy PLC. Please send a big thank you out to Community In Schools and AT&T for providing this opportunity for our students. For more info about this grant please go to http://www.att.com/gen/corporate-citizenship?pid=11520.
Thanks for the support!
Matt Jansen
Thanks for the support!
Matt Jansen
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Berrien Academy PLC Receives Superintendent's Distinguished Achievement Award
The Berrien Academy PLC received the Superintendent's Distinguished Achievement Award. This award is designed to honor schools that have scored at the highest level or made the greatest improvement in performance on our state curriculum exams - the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test, the End-of-Course-Tests, the Georgia High School Graduation Tests and the state writing assessments.
Schools are being awarded in all core academic areas across several grades. There are two categories of awards:
- Achievement: The 10 schools with the highest percentage of students in the exceeds score level
- Improvement: The 10 schools with the greatest gains in the percentage of students in the meets and exceeds scoring levels
Please congratulate our Berrien Academy PLC staff for an outstanding job in improving student achievement.
Schools are being awarded in all core academic areas across several grades. There are two categories of awards:
- Achievement: The 10 schools with the highest percentage of students in the exceeds score level
- Improvement: The 10 schools with the greatest gains in the percentage of students in the meets and exceeds scoring levels
Please congratulate our Berrien Academy PLC staff for an outstanding job in improving student achievement.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
SAMHSA Press Release - New National Survey Reveals Cocaine, Methamphetamine Use Drop among Young Adults; Prescription Drug Abuse Increases
Cocaine and methamphetamine use among young adults has dropped significantly over the past year, while abuse of prescription drugs has risen, according to the nation’s largest substance use assessment, the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH). The report also showed a spike in drug use among 55-59 year-olds, as baby boomers entered that age range.
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