RelapsepreventionAddictionAddiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneHow mysleep wasaffectedThere are moredeaths anddisabilities eachyear in the U.S.from substanceabuse than fromany other cause.MYTH 4:Addicts shouldbe punishednot treated forusing drugs.Untreatedaddiction is moreexpensive thanheart diseasediabetes andcancer combined.The average drugaddict needs tocome up with$200 per day tosupport his or heraddictionTriggersLiveandlearnAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.You can beabstinent andstill be underthe influenceof an addictionAbout 18 millionAmericans havealcohol problems;about 5 to 6million Americanshave drugproblems.HigherPowerFocusingon todayMATSupportiveto MyRecoveryMore than half ofall adults have afamily history ofalcoholism orproblem drinking.MyjobMYTH 5:People don’tneed treatment.They can stopusing if theyreally want to.No timelike thepresentSupportsystemApproximately1 out of every 8Americans isliving with someform ofaddictionMore than ninemillion childrenlive with a parentdependent onalcohol and/orillicit drugs.MYTH 2: Addictionis a willpowerproblem. Peoplecan stop if theyreally want to.Fetal alcoholsyndrome is theleading knowncause of mentalretardation.NeighborsandneighborhoodMYTH 1: Addictsand alcoholicsneed to reach rockbottom beforethey can accepthelp.If an addict resorts tostealing to get moneyfor drugs he or shewill need to stealapproximately $1000worth of property toraise $200Addiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneSelf-InventorySponsorsSlowbutsteadyHeavy drinkingcontributes to illnessin each of the topthree causes ofdeath: heart diseasecancer and stroke.CounselingAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.Every Americanadult paysnearly $1000per year for thedamages ofaddiction.Between 48% and64% of peoplewho die in fireshave bloodalcohol levelsindicatingintoxicationLet itgoOne-quarter ofGrade 8students admitto smokingmarijuanaregularlySelf-pityFamilyNinety percentof muggingsand propertycrimes (theft)are related todrugsAngermanagementCopingskillsSupports:Havethem, usethemAlcohol and drugabuse costs theAmericaneconomy anestimated $276billion per year inlost productivityClubs ororganizationsRelapsepreventionAddictionAddiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneHow mysleep wasaffectedThere are moredeaths anddisabilities eachyear in the U.S.from substanceabuse than fromany other cause.MYTH 4:Addicts shouldbe punishednot treated forusing drugs.Untreatedaddiction is moreexpensive thanheart diseasediabetes andcancer combined.The average drugaddict needs tocome up with$200 per day tosupport his or heraddictionTriggersLiveandlearnAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.You can beabstinent andstill be underthe influenceof an addictionAbout 18 millionAmericans havealcohol problems;about 5 to 6million Americanshave drugproblems.HigherPowerFocusingon todayMATSupportiveto MyRecoveryMore than half ofall adults have afamily history ofalcoholism orproblem drinking.MyjobMYTH 5:People don’tneed treatment.They can stopusing if theyreally want to.No timelike thepresentSupportsystemApproximately1 out of every 8Americans isliving with someform ofaddictionMore than ninemillion childrenlive with a parentdependent onalcohol and/orillicit drugs.MYTH 2: Addictionis a willpowerproblem. Peoplecan stop if theyreally want to.Fetal alcoholsyndrome is theleading knowncause of mentalretardation.NeighborsandneighborhoodMYTH 1: Addictsand alcoholicsneed to reach rockbottom beforethey can accepthelp.If an addict resorts tostealing to get moneyfor drugs he or shewill need to stealapproximately $1000worth of property toraise $200Addiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneSelf-InventorySponsorsSlowbutsteadyHeavy drinkingcontributes to illnessin each of the topthree causes ofdeath: heart diseasecancer and stroke.CounselingAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.Every Americanadult paysnearly $1000per year for thedamages ofaddiction.Between 48% and64% of peoplewho die in fireshave bloodalcohol levelsindicatingintoxicationLet itgoOne-quarter ofGrade 8students admitto smokingmarijuanaregularlySelf-pityFamilyNinety percentof muggingsand propertycrimes (theft)are related todrugsAngermanagementCopingskillsSupports:Havethem, usethemAlcohol and drugabuse costs theAmericaneconomy anestimated $276billion per year inlost productivityClubs ororganizations

Addiction facts - Call List

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