Drug overdose may be the biggest cause of accidental deaths in
the United States, but that does not make alcoholism any better. Around
88,000 people succumb to alcoholism annually in the country as per a CDC
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) report. Something which
starts as a normal fun activity develops into binge drinking sessions
and people get addicted to alcohol.
It is also a heavy burden on the exchequer because the country incurs huge losses running into billions due to binge drinking. In 2006, excessive alcohol consumption had cost the United States a whopping $223.5 billion, which was a severe blow to the federal, state and local governments.
Besides, the threat of underage drinking is also mining the holistic development for the youth. Visit any of the inpatient alcohol rehab centers in the neighborhood and you will be surprised to see that 39 percent of college students aged between 18 and 22 become victims of binge drinking.
Every year, the month of April is observed as alcohol awareness month with a view to enhance knowledge about alcoholism, its causes, effective treatment and recovery. An estimated 20 million individuals and family members are always in a stage of recovery from alcoholism.
Here are a few alarming facts about alcoholism discovered by various research bodies:
It is also a heavy burden on the exchequer because the country incurs huge losses running into billions due to binge drinking. In 2006, excessive alcohol consumption had cost the United States a whopping $223.5 billion, which was a severe blow to the federal, state and local governments.
Besides, the threat of underage drinking is also mining the holistic development for the youth. Visit any of the inpatient alcohol rehab centers in the neighborhood and you will be surprised to see that 39 percent of college students aged between 18 and 22 become victims of binge drinking.
Every year, the month of April is observed as alcohol awareness month with a view to enhance knowledge about alcoholism, its causes, effective treatment and recovery. An estimated 20 million individuals and family members are always in a stage of recovery from alcoholism.
Here are a few alarming facts about alcoholism discovered by various research bodies:
- Long-term alcohol abuse affects every organ in the body including the brain. Alcoholism destroys the emotional stability in a person making it difficult to flourish in a career, and prevents from enjoying a happy family life.
- Around 30 people die every day in the U.S.A. in road accidents caused by inebriated drivers behind the wheels.
- Women who go on a drinking spree are more likely to indulge in unsafe sex, resulting in unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.
- 100,000 people die every year due to alcohol related reasons, be it drunken driving, suicides or homicides triggered by a drink.
- Out of 3.9 million Americans who received treatment for substance abuse in 2005, a staggering 2.5 million also got treated for alcoholism.
- Almost 7,000 children in the U.S. below the age of 16 sip their first drink every day. Those who start drinking at the age of 15 are more likely to become alcoholics later on.
- Studies reveal that 17 percent of males and 8 percent female will always remain dependent on alcohol throughout their lives.
- According to NCADD (National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence), alcoholism always carries four symptoms - craving, physical dependence, loss of control and intolerance. An alcoholic will surely exhibit any of these symptoms.
If you live in California, the inpatient alcohol rehab centers in California are among the best in the country.
Susan Navarez is associated with Sovereign Addiction Services for many years. Sovereign Addiction Services provides inpatient alcohol rehab centers in California. For more information visit http://www.sovaddictionrehab.com/ or Call (855) 683-9756.
Susan Navarez is associated with Sovereign Addiction Services for many years. Sovereign Addiction Services provides inpatient alcohol rehab centers in California. For more information visit http://www.sovaddictionrehab.com/ or Call (855) 683-9756.
