Shocking Addiction Facts and Statistics                         

§         America has only 5% of the world population yet consumes over 60% of illegal drugs in the world.   

§         95% percent of untreated addicts die of their addiction.      

§         Approximately half of state prison inmates report they were under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of their offence.      

§         More than 23 million patients currently need alcohol treatment or drug treatment and only 3% get it.    

§         Over 25% of Americans die prematurely as a result of their addiction.    

§         The average person dies 26 years earlier than they would normally have.    

§         40% of traffic deaths are alcohol related.    

§         Children of addicts and alcoholics are four times more likely to become addicts and alcoholics themselves than children of non-addicts     

§         Violent behavior attributed to alcohol use accounts for roughly 49% of murders, 52% of rapes, 21% of suicides and 60% of child abuse     

§         Rates of alcohol and drug addiction are highest among adults aged 18-29     

§         Use of alcohol and drugs is one of the leading causes of death and injury among teenagers and young adults     
         
  
90% of Addicts who work a "Program of Recovery" stay Clean and Sober.   

Alcoholism / addiction is a chronic, predictable, progressive
 and fatal illness.  If left untreated, it will result in premature death.

                American Medical Association