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 aloneNinety percentof muggingsand propertycrimes (theft)are related todrugsAbout 18 millionAmericans havealcohol problems;about 5 to 6million Americanshave drugproblems.One-quarter ofGrade 8students admitto smokingmarijuanaregularlyAddiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneThe average drugaddict needs tocome up with$200 per day tosupport his or heraddictionThere are moredeaths anddisabilities eachyear in the U.S.from substanceabuse than fromany other cause.Untreatedaddiction is moreexpensive thanheart diseasediabetes andcancer combined.Every Americanadult paysnearly $1000per year for thedamages ofaddiction.More than ninemillion childrenlive with a parentdependent onalcohol and/orillicit drugs.More than half ofall adults have afamily history ofalcoholism orproblem drinking.MYTH 5:People don’tneed treatment.They can stopusing if theyreally want to.Fetal alcoholsyndrome is theleading knowncause of mentalretardation.MYTH 4:Addicts shouldbe punishednot treated forusing drugs.Almost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.Between 48% and64% of peoplewho die in fireshave bloodalcohol levelsindicatingintoxicationAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.You can beabstinent andstill be underthe influenceof an addictionApproximately1 out of every 8Americans isliving with someform ofaddictionHeavy drinkingcontributes to illnessin each of the topthree causes ofdeath: heart diseasecancer and stroke.Alcohol and drugabuse costs theAmericaneconomy anestimated $276billion per year inlost productivityMYTH 1: Addictsand alcoholicsneed to reach rockbottom beforethey can accepthelp.MYTH 2: Addictionis a willpowerproblem. Peoplecan stop if theyreally want to.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 aloneNinety percentof muggingsand propertycrimes (theft)are related todrugsAbout 18 millionAmericans havealcohol problems;about 5 to 6million Americanshave drugproblems.One-quarter ofGrade 8students admitto smokingmarijuanaregularlyAddiction to drugsand/or alcohol is aproblem forapproximately 30million people in theUnited States aloneThe average drugaddict needs tocome up with$200 per day tosupport his or heraddictionThere are moredeaths anddisabilities eachyear in the U.S.from substanceabuse than fromany other cause.Untreatedaddiction is moreexpensive thanheart diseasediabetes andcancer combined.Every Americanadult paysnearly $1000per year for thedamages ofaddiction.More than ninemillion childrenlive with a parentdependent onalcohol and/orillicit drugs.More than half ofall adults have afamily history ofalcoholism orproblem drinking.MYTH 5:People don’tneed treatment.They can stopusing if theyreally want to.Fetal alcoholsyndrome is theleading knowncause of mentalretardation.MYTH 4:Addicts shouldbe punishednot treated forusing drugs.Almost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.Between 48% and64% of peoplewho die in fireshave bloodalcohol levelsindicatingintoxicationAlmost halfof all trafficfatalities arealcohol-related.You can beabstinent andstill be underthe influenceof an addictionApproximately1 out of every 8Americans isliving with someform ofaddictionHeavy drinkingcontributes to illnessin each of the topthree causes ofdeath: heart diseasecancer and stroke.Alcohol and drugabuse costs theAmericaneconomy anestimated $276billion per year inlost productivityMYTH 1: Addictsand alcoholicsneed to reach rockbottom beforethey can accepthelp.MYTH 2: Addictionis a willpowerproblem. Peoplecan stop if theyreally want to.

Addiction facts - Call List

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  1. 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
  2. Addiction to drugs and/or alcohol is a problem for approximately 30 million people in the United States alone
  3. Ninety percent of muggings and property crimes (theft) are related to drugs
  4. About 18 million Americans have alcohol problems; about 5 to 6 million Americans have drug problems.
  5. One-quarter of Grade 8 students admit to smoking marijuana regularly
  6. Addiction to drugs and/or alcohol is a problem for approximately 30 million people in the United States alone
  7. The average drug addict needs to come up with $200 per day to support his or her addiction
  8. There are more deaths and disabilities each year in the U.S. from substance abuse than from any other cause.
  9. Untreated addiction is more expensive than heart disease diabetes and cancer combined.
  10. Every American adult pays nearly $1000 per year for the damages of addiction.
  11. More than nine million children live with a parent dependent on alcohol and/or illicit drugs.
  12. More than half of all adults have a family history of alcoholism or problem drinking.
  13. MYTH 5: People don’t need treatment. They can stop using if they really want to.
  14. Fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading known cause of mental retardation.
  15. MYTH 4: Addicts should be punished not treated for using drugs.
  16. Almost half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.
  17. Between 48% and 64% of people who die in fires have blood alcohol levels indicating intoxication
  18. Almost half of all traffic fatalities are alcohol-related.
  19. You can be abstinent and still be under the influence of an addiction
  20. Approximately 1 out of every 8 Americans is living with some form of addiction
  21. Heavy drinking contributes to illness in each of the top three causes of death: heart disease cancer and stroke.
  22. Alcohol and drug abuse costs the American economy an estimated $276 billion per year in lost productivity
  23. MYTH 1: Addicts and alcoholics need to reach rock bottom before they can accept help.
  24. MYTH 2: Addiction is a willpower problem. People can stop if they really want to.