Most Common Addictions in the U.S.
Most common addiction across the nation...
Alcohol
Worst state for addiction
Indiana
Of 30.5 million people with SUD, what percentage say they are in recovery?
73% or 22 million
100
Please share your greatest accomplishment in sobrieth
Second most popular addiction
Nicotine
Second worst state
Louisiana
What does HALT stand for?
Hungry
Angry
Lonely
Tired
Number or percentage of people 12 and older who battled SUD in the last year
48.5 million or 16%
200
Talk about what you like most about being sober
Third most popular substance of abuse
Opiods
Third worst state
Maine
Name three types of triggers and an example of each.
Social (seeing an old friend who you used to buy drugs from)
Emotional (intense feelings, depression, exhaustion, stress, etc)
Environmental (going to a party or driving by the location of a triggering event)
Number or percentage of people 12 and older that have alcohol and drug use disorder
7.5 million or 2.7%
300
Best video (NOT a full length movie) you've seen in treatment?
Fourth most popular substance
Prescription drugs
Fourth worst state
Tennessee
True or False:
Relapse prevention starts by saying no just before you are about to use.
False. Saying "no" is the final and most difficult stage to stop, which is why people may relapse.
Number or percentage of people 12 and older who have dealt with drug use disorder
27.2 million or 9.7%
400
Favorite tool to maintain sobriety?
Fifth most popular substance of abuse
Stimulants
Fifth worst state
New Mexico
What are two acronyms for FEAR
Fu#%ck Everything And Run
Face Everything And Recover
I would also accept...
False Evidence Appearing Real
Number or percentage of people 12 and older who have co-occurring disorder (mental health diagnosis and SUD)
20.4 million or 7.9%
500
Please share some consequences of your addiction