Facts

• Over 40.7 million Americans abuse alcohol and drugs
• Nearly 6.2 million of these Americans 12 and older abuse prescription drugs
• The age group that is worst affected by drug addiction is 18-29
• The average age of first time use is between 10 and 12 years
• 1 in every 12 adults suffer from alcoholism
• Only 9% of those suffering from chemical addiction are receiving the help they need
• 50% of Americans have a loved one suffering from drug abuse at any given time
• There are 39,000 drug-induced deaths in the US yearly (according to the 2009 CDC findings)