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Alcohol and Drug Information, Facts, and Statistics
Alcohol and drug abuse are defined as patterns of drinking or using drugs (prescription and illicit) that result in harm to a person’s health, well-being, relationships, and productivity. A person who abuses drugs and alcohol is not necessarily an addict. However, abuse of these substances is a risk factor for developing an addiction because continuous abuse can lead to physical and psychological dependence.
If you or someone you love wants to get help for alcohol or drug abuse or dependence, call our around-the-clock referral helpline at 1-877-236-0360 for assistance with finding a treatment center.
Factoid: Binge drinking (consuming five or more standard drinks in one session) more than two times is considered alcohol misuse. Using prescription medication for non-medical purposes is classified as prescription drug abuse.
Alcohol is the oldest drug around. It is also the most widely-used and almost 50 percent of people aged 12 and over have consumed alcohol in the United States. Most people are able to consume alcohol responsibly. However, for one reason or another, some people abuse alcohol and develop addictions. Drug information from the American Council for Drug Education (ACDE)states that approximately 10 to 15 million people in the United States can be classified as alcoholics. About 4.5 million of those people are adolescents. Alcohol dependence will affect 17 percent of men and 8 percent of women at some point in their lives.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that 79,000 deaths per year are the direct result of excessive alcohol consumption. It is the third leading cause of death (life-style related) in the nation and the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 24. In 2005, excessive alcohol caused 4 million emergency room visits and 1.6 million hospitalizations. About 2,000 people under the legal drinking age (21) die annually in car crashes due to alcohol and it is involved in nearly 50 percent of all teen deaths involving violence.
Drug abuse is also a major concern for the country. According to the latest drug information from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), drug abuse costs the United States over $600 billion annually in health care treatments, lost productivity, and crime. This breaks down to $181 billion for illicit drugs and $235 billion for alcohol. In 2009 alone, over 2.1 million visits to the emergency department were related to drug abuse, as follows:
• Non-medical use of pharmaceutical drugs (27 percent)
• Illicit drug use (21 percent)
• Combination of alcohol with drugs (14 percent)
• Eighty percent of patients were 21 or older
• Over 420,000 of the visits were related to cocaine use
• The most common drug combination was alcohol and central nervous system depressants (over 519,000)
However, the cost to the individual is often immeasurable because drug and alcohol abuse can lead to lost relationships, child and spousal abuse, and unemployment.
Factoid: Approximately 75 percent of people who use illicit drugs are employed, leading to an increased risk for having an accident on the job.
Men are more likely to binge drink than women.The average is 12.7 episodes of binge drinking per year for men vs. 2.7 episodes per year for women.
Alcohol affects men and women differently due to the differences in size and body mass. Generally, men have higher tolerance to alcohol than women do. Additionally, a woman’s tolerance levels decrease as she ages.
Consuming two to three drinks in 60 minutes is enough to impair judgment. Five drinks in one hour can raise blood alcohol levels to 0.10 percent, which is the legal limit in many states. If you have been arrested for DUI or DWI, it may be a signal that you need help to overcome a drug or alcohol abuse problem. Call our toll-free confidential helpline at 1-877-236-0360 to get information about available treatment programs and drug information.
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Although alcohol lowers inhibitions, excessive alcohol consumption can interfere with sexual function. Consistently drinking too much can impede male hormone production and testicular function, which leads to impotence and infertility. Secondary male characteristics, like facial and chest hair, may be reduced as well.
Alcohol and drug use are commonly involved in sex crimes. According to the alcohol and drug information provided by the CDC, alcohol impairs judgment and some men may mistake a woman’s (or fellow man’s) friendliness for sexual overtures. They may not realize how aggressive their behavior is. Additionally, drugs such as flunitrazepam are used to sedate victims for forced sexual intercourse.
Reduced cognitive function may cause a woman to agree to sexual intercourse when she otherwise would not. Additionally, people under the influence of drugs and alcohol may engage in risky sexual behavior,like not using condoms and having sex with multiple partners.
Alcohol and drug abuse can lead to short-term and long-term health complications. Men who drink have an increased risk of developing cancer in the mouth, esophagus, liver, and colon. Both men and women may develop neurological problems including dementia, neuropathy, and stroke from chronic alcohol abuse. Psychiatric problems like depression and anxiety are associated with long-term abuse of alcohol.
There are no safe levels of alcohol consumption for pregnant women, and alcohol can cause the most harm when consumed during the first trimester. Drinking while pregnant can cause miscarriage or stillbirth and lead to the development of physical and neurological birth defects in babies. Certain drugs taken during pregnancy can cause the child to be born with a physical dependence on them and/or develop withdrawal symptoms.
The most common health complication associated with alcohol abuse is liver damage. Chronic over consumption of alcohol can lead to the development of hepatitis and cirrhosis of the liver.
Stress is a major factor in the consumption of drugs and alcohol. People use them to reduce anxiety, regulate emotions, and relieve emotional pain.
Almost 50 percent of people who use drugs and alcohol have a mental health disorder. Oftentimes, substance abuse is an attempt to self-medicate.