Alcoholics
Alcoholics have many options when it comes time to drink. Alcohol is
legal in the USA, and readily available in bars, restaurants,
supermarkets, and liquor stores, to anyone over 21 years of age in most
states. It is advertised on TV, in magazines, and public events. The
fact that drinking is considered socially acceptable, and even viewed as
a fun way to socialize, no doubt contributes to the high number of
alcoholics in the United States today.
Alcoholism is one of the most deadly diseases on the planet. In the U.S.
Alone, an estimated 7% of the population; or 13 million Americans, have
a drinking problem. Of this 7%, 8 million are considered alcoholics.
Two-thirds of the adult population of the United States consume alcohol,
and amazingly, of all the alcohol consumed, half can accounted for by
only 10% of drinkers. 3.1 million people, or approximately 1.4% of the
population received treatment for alcoholism and alcohol-related
problems in 1997.
Alcoholics also have one of the largest support groups to help them deal
with their disease, AA, or Alcoholics Anonymous. With groups meeting in
just about every major city, and several more in suburban, and rural
areas, AA tries to insure there is always a place for the alcoholic to
get help. Through the assistance of groups such as AA, and
professionally staffed detox, and rehab centers, alcoholics can find an
option that suits their needs.
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on Thursday, July 26th, 2007 at 4:43 pm and is filed under 12 Step, Addiction, Addiction Recovery, Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Treatment, Alcoholism.
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