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Understanding Addiction & it’s Causes

People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or reward themselves. Over time they can make you believe that you need them to enjoy life, or that you can’t cope without them, which can gradually lead to dependence and addiction. Approximately 10% of any population is addicted to drugs or alcohol.

Drug Addiction

According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 19.7 million American adults (aged 12 and older) battled a substance use disorder in 2017.About 38% of adults in 2017 battled an illicit drug use disorder.

Alchohol Addiction

According to survey, Almost 74% of adults suffering from a substance use disorder in 2017 struggled with an alcohol use disorder.That same year, 1 out of every 8 adults struggled with both alcohol and drug use disorders.

Prescription Addiction

The most common types of prescription drugs abused in 2017 were pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives.According to study, Women may more rapidly develop a prescription painkiller dependence than men.

FIND YOUR PATH TO RECOVERY

People use drugs or alcohol to escape, relax, or reward themselves. Over time they can make you believe that you need them to enjoy life, or that you can’t cope without them, which can gradually lead to dependence and addiction. Approximately 10% of any population is addicted to drugs or alcohol.

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