It took alot of convincing to get me to come into your alcohol rehab program. Between my parents, boyfriend and the counselors at the admission center I decided to give it a try. While I can't say it was easy, I can say it was the best decision I have ever made. My parents and boyfriend agree. I can return to Maryland with my head held up high. Thanks for everything.
- Robin W., Ohio
One drink always led to ten and when I couldn't drink any more I turned to cocaine. This combination landed me in the E.R. one night which was my motivation for recovery. Since completing Stepping Stone's alcohol recovery program I have not had a drink or drug; it has been seven months now and I still can't believe it.
- Miguel H., Texas
It has been 11 months, 21 hours and 22 minutes since my last drink and drug, but who's counting. I assure you it was no laughing matter when I came into Stepping Stone. I was completely depressed, my eating was out of control and I was drinking at least two bottles of wine a day, not to mention the cocaine use. Today, I am a responsible mother and wife but more importantly, I am a responsible recovering alcoholic. Thank you Stepping Stone
- Adrienne R., New Jersey
Alcohol Statistics
Alcohol abuse in the United States is staggering and impacts millions of lives every year.
The alcohol statistics below speak for themselves:
There were 22,073 alcohol-induced deaths, excluding accidents and homicides in 2006.1
In 2008, there were 11,773 drunk driving fatalities, which attributed for 31.6 of all traffic accident-related deaths for that year.3
From 2001-2005, an average of 36 fatalities occurred per day on America's roadways as a result of crashes involving an alcohol impaired driver; 45 per day during the Christmas period ; 54 per day over the New Year's holiday.2
Alcohol kills 61/2 times more youth than all other illicit drugs combined.3
Three in every ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lives.2
Over 1.46 million drivers were arrested in 2006 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics. This is an arrest rate of 1 for every 139 licensed drivers in the United States.
Additional Alcoholism Statistics
33% of current drinkers had 5 or more drinks on at least one day in 2006.1
In 2005 there were 13,050 alcohol liver disease deaths.6
More than 10% of Americans experience alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence at some time in their lives.4
Nearly 14 million Americans meet diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorders.5
Don't Add to America's Alcohol Statistics - Call Stepping Stone Today
If you have a problem with alcohol abuse or addiction, call Stepping Stone's 24-hour, toll-free alcohol abuse helpline at 1-800-237-3150. We have counselors standing by who will provide you with a free, confidential consultation. While these alcohol statistics can be quite daunting, you don't have to add to them. You have a choice! Call Stepping Stone Center for Recovery today and get the help you need to get healthy. Call now!
Sources of Alcohol Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Analysis
