Understanding the facts about alcoholism
Alcohol abuse is defined as the excessive consumption of alcohol by an individual whether it is done on a regular basis regardless of the adverse effects it may have on them. Binge drinking is usually one of the more common characteristics of alcohol abuse. It causes a great deal of physical damage and can even be fatal in some cases. When alcohol is consumed by children and/or pregnant women, it can also be defined as alcohol abuse depending on the state they reside in and the laws of that state.
But if you find yourself or a loved one having constant thoughts about drinking or actually consuming it all through the day or in large quantities on a regular basis, it is a serious cause of concern.
CDC statistics on alcohol abuse
The CDC publishes a report regarding alcohol abuse statistics in the US every year and that emphasizes the fact that it is considered a public health threat by many health organizations and medical professionals. CDC statistics involving issues such as the costs and the mortality rate associated with alcohol abuse include the following:
- 14,406 annual deaths that result from liver disease associated with alcohol abuse, addiction, and dependency
- 23,199 annual deaths result from alcohol-induced deaths, not including motor vehicle accidents or homicides
- the cost of untreated alcohol and drug abuse which includes the expenses involved with emergency responders, health care, law enforcement, lost productivity on the job, and state welfare programs is $276 billion
- 50% of all fatalities on America’s highways are caused by intoxicated drivers
- nearly 50% of all accidental deaths, homicides, and suicides are associated with alcohol abuse
- 1 out of 13 Americans today are alcoholics or abuse alcohol
- alcohol abuse, addiction, and dependency decreases one’s average life expectancy by 26 years
The above statistics not only reveal how severe alcohol abuse is in the US, it emphasizes why so many treatments for alcohol abuse are now available. Seeking assistance to end addiction does not show a weak personality but emphasizes on the strength of an individual to return to society as a sober individual.
The Delray Recovery Center can help
If you or a loved one is suffering with alcohol abuse, addiction, or dependency we would like to speak with you about our integrative treatments for alcohol abuse, based on a 5-phase “step-down model”. These programs can be customized to provide you with an effective treatment for alcohol abuse that will effectively address your personal needs so that you can return to living a clean and sober lifestyle.
Please contact the Delray Recovery Center today at the toll-free phone number listed above to speak with one of our addiction specialists or you can find more information on these programs by visiting our facility.
