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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.

Some general statistics concerning alcohol and alcoholics:

• In the USA there an estimated 8.1 million people are alcoholics.
• People over the age of 60 account for 3 of the 8+ million
  alcoholics in the country.
• The odds are 1 in 50,000 for an alcoholic to successfully quit
  using alcohol on their own.
• The majority of alcoholics seeking treatment are in the 26-34
  age group.
• Alcohol and alcoholics contribute to 100,000 deaths annually.
• Alcohol related fatalities are the third leading cause of
  preventable death in this country.
• 20% of suicide victims are alcoholic.
• Alcohol is consumed by 66% of the population.
• Of all the alcohol consumed in the USA, 50% is consumed by just
  10% of drinkers.
• An alcoholic will impact an average of 4-5 other lives while
  under the influence of the disease.
• Statistics show that people who use alcohol before the age of 15
  are four times more likely to become alcoholics, compared to
  those who start drinking at the legal age of 21.
• In 2002, a reported 2.6 million binge drinkers were reported as
  being between the ages of 12 and 17.
• 6.6 million children under the age of 18 live in households with
  at least one alcoholic parent.
• 53 % of the people in the U.S. report that one or more of their
  close relatives is an alcoholic.
• 14 million Americans abuse alcohol or are alcoholic.

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These are just a few of the fact and figures concerning alcohol and
alcoholics, and as you can see, they are not pretty. Alcoholism is and
has been, one of the largest health and social issues in the country,
dating back to it’s very beginnings. So, while alcohol remains legal,
socially acceptable, and widely available, there will continue to be
alcoholics, and alcoholism, and the death and destruction left in their
wake.

There is an old saying you might hear among recovering alcoholics:
“one drink is too many, a thousand is never enough”. It is a reminder
that alcohol is a seductive enemy, offering comfort and happiness at
first, but eventually showing it’s true colors as the destroyer it
really is. It is also a warning that the path to alcoholic recovery is a
long and unknown road paved with temptation.

For the individual who has admitted to being an alcoholic, who has
reached rock bottom, an alcoholic recovery program such as AA may
provide a new beginning. Groups such as AA and the Salvation Army have
been a huge asset in the process of alcoholic recovery and treatment.
Through the assistance of groups such as these, the alcoholic in need
can find the necessary tools to rebuild their life, and the support
necessary to stay sober for life.

Even with the assistance of the aforementioned support groups, and
especially in the case of the full blown alcoholic, the alcoholic
recovery process usually begins officially, with enrollment in some kind
of detoxification and treatment program. Professional medical assistance
and admittance to a hospital are usually necessary during the
detoxification process as most alcoholics often experience physical
symptoms such as nausea, cramps, and anxiety during the early stages of
withdrawal. Close medical and psychiatric supervision is needed as
well during the early stages of alcoholic recovery and treatment. The
process of treatment for alcoholic recovery doesn’t necessarily mean
enrollment in a detox or inpatient facility, for those in the early
stages of alcoholism, or those who are still leading somewhat normal
lives even while drinking, such as in the case of functioning
alcoholics, outpatient programs are available as well.
There are many paths to alcoholic recovery, but they all lead to the
same place: sobriety.