Between 48% and64% of peoplewho die in fireshave bloodalcohol levelsindicatingintoxicationHeavy drinkingcontributes to illnessin each of the topthree causes ofdeath: heart diseasecancer and stroke.MYTH 5:People don’tneed treatment.They can stopusing if theyreally want to.Alcohol and drugabuse costs theAmericaneconomy anestimated $276billion per year inlost productivityFetal alcoholsyndrome is theleading knowncause of mentalretardation.More than ninemillion childrenlive with a parentdependent onalcohol and/orillicit drugs.FamilyMyjobLiveandlearnUntreatedaddiction is moreexpensive thanheart diseasediabetes andcancer combined.About 18 millionAmericans havealcohol problems;about 5 to 6million Americanshave drugproblems.If an addict resorts tostealing to get moneyfor drugs he or shewill need to stealapproximately $1000worth of property toraise $200HigherPowerThere are moredeaths anddisabilities eachyear in the U.S.from substanceabuse than fromany other cause.RelapsepreventionSupportsystemAngermanagementLet itgoNinety percentof muggingsand propertycrimes (theft)are related todrugsAddictionApproximately1 out of every 8Americans isliving with someform ofaddictionYou can beabstinent andstill be underthe influenceof an addictionMATMYTH 1: Addictsand alcoholicsneed to reach rockbottom beforethey can accepthelp.Addiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneMYTH 4:Addicts shouldbe punishednot treated forusing drugs.CounselingSlowbutsteadyEvery Americanadult paysnearly $1000per year for thedamages ofaddiction.CopingskillsHow mysleep wasaffectedSelf-pityFocusingon todayTriggersAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.Supportiveto MyRecoveryNo timelike thepresentOne-quarter ofGrade 8students admitto smokingmarijuanaregularlyNeighborsandneighborhoodAddiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneSupports:Havethem, usethemSelf-InventoryClubs ororganizationsAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.The average drugaddict needs tocome up with$200 per day tosupport his or heraddictionMore than half ofall adults have afamily history ofalcoholism orproblem drinking.SponsorsMYTH 2: Addictionis a willpowerproblem. Peoplecan stop if theyreally want to.Between 48% and64% of peoplewho die in fireshave bloodalcohol levelsindicatingintoxicationHeavy drinkingcontributes to illnessin each of the topthree causes ofdeath: heart diseasecancer and stroke.MYTH 5:People don’tneed treatment.They can stopusing if theyreally want to.Alcohol and drugabuse costs theAmericaneconomy anestimated $276billion per year inlost productivityFetal alcoholsyndrome is theleading knowncause of mentalretardation.More than ninemillion childrenlive with a parentdependent onalcohol and/orillicit drugs.FamilyMyjobLiveandlearnUntreatedaddiction is moreexpensive thanheart diseasediabetes andcancer combined.About 18 millionAmericans havealcohol problems;about 5 to 6million Americanshave drugproblems.If an addict resorts tostealing to get moneyfor drugs he or shewill need to stealapproximately $1000worth of property toraise $200HigherPowerThere are moredeaths anddisabilities eachyear in the U.S.from substanceabuse than fromany other cause.RelapsepreventionSupportsystemAngermanagementLet itgoNinety percentof muggingsand propertycrimes (theft)are related todrugsAddictionApproximately1 out of every 8Americans isliving with someform ofaddictionYou can beabstinent andstill be underthe influenceof an addictionMATMYTH 1: Addictsand alcoholicsneed to reach rockbottom beforethey can accepthelp.Addiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneMYTH 4:Addicts shouldbe punishednot treated forusing drugs.CounselingSlowbutsteadyEvery Americanadult paysnearly $1000per year for thedamages ofaddiction.CopingskillsHow mysleep wasaffectedSelf-pityFocusingon todayTriggersAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.Supportiveto MyRecoveryNo timelike thepresentOne-quarter ofGrade 8students admitto smokingmarijuanaregularlyNeighborsandneighborhoodAddiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneSupports:Havethem, usethemSelf-InventoryClubs ororganizationsAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.The average drugaddict needs tocome up with$200 per day tosupport his or heraddictionMore than half ofall adults have afamily history ofalcoholism orproblem drinking.SponsorsMYTH 2: Addictionis a willpowerproblem. Peoplecan stop if theyreally want to.

Addiction facts - Call List

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  1. Between 48% and 64% of people who die in fires have blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication
  2. Heavy drinking contributes to illness in each of the top three causes of death: heart disease cancer and stroke.
  3. MYTH 5: People don’t need treatment. They can stop using if they really want to.
  4. Alcohol and drug abuse costs the American economy an estimated $276 billion per year in lost productivity
  5. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading known cause of mental retardation.
  6. More than nine million children live with a parent dependent on alcohol and/or illicit drugs.
  7. Family
  8. My job
  9. Live and learn
  10. Untreated addiction is more expensive than heart disease diabetes and cancer combined.
  11. About 18 million Americans have alcohol problems; about 5 to 6 million Americans have drug problems.
  12. If an addict resorts to stealing to get money for drugs he or she will need to steal approximately $1000 worth of property to raise $200
  13. Higher Power
  14. There are more deaths and disabilities each year in the U.S. from substance abuse than from any other cause.
  15. Relapse prevention
  16. Support system
  17. Anger management
  18. Let it go
  19. Ninety percent of muggings and property crimes (theft) are related to drugs
  20. Addiction
  21. Approximately 1 out of every 8 Americans is living with some form of addiction
  22. You can be abstinent and still be under the influence of an addiction
  23. MAT
  24. MYTH 1: Addicts and alcoholics need to reach rock bottom before they can accept help.
  25. Addiction to drugs and/or alcohol is a problem for approximately 30 million people in the United States alone
  26. MYTH 4: Addicts should be punished not treated for using drugs.
  27. Counseling
  28. Slow but steady
  29. Every American adult pays nearly $1000 per year for the damages of addiction.
  30. Coping skills
  31. How my sleep was affected
  32. Self-pity
  33. Focusing on today
  34. Triggers
  35. Almost half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.
  36. Supportive to My Recovery
  37. No time like the present
  38. One-quarter of Grade 8 students admit to smoking marijuana regularly
  39. Neighbors and neighborhood
  40. Addiction to drugs and/or alcohol is a problem for approximately 30 million people in the United States alone
  41. Supports: Have them, use them
  42. Self-Inventory
  43. Clubs or organizations
  44. Almost half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.
  45. The average drug addict needs to come up with $200 per day to support his or her addiction
  46. More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking.
  47. Sponsors
  48. MYTH 2: Addiction is a willpower problem. People can stop if they really want to.