But Did You Know?
This is the average number of deaths daily to overdoses in the United States
What is 114 people.
This percentage of college dropouts abused alcohol
What is 28%
This is the fourth most abused substance. Over 2.6 million kids, aged 12 to 17 have admitted using it.
What are inhalents
Name the two common meetings available for loved ones dealing with addiction.
What is:
- Ala-non
- Nar-anon
Our brains are hardwired for pleasure, and this works much like many addictive drugs.
What is sugar.
What percentage of people who are involved and successfully complete aftercare, maintain their recovery?
What is 92%
Although many would deny using a substance almost daily, many are unaware they are even doing it with this substance.
What is caffeine.
Statistics have proven this gender is most likely to initiate a divorce.
What are females
In August 1897 a German Chemist who first created aspirin for the Bayer pharm company named this powerful drug.
What is heroin.
The original name was "heroisch". The German word meaning heroic
Out of 35 people suffering from alcohol addiction, how many ever receive treatment?
Studies show only one out 35 people suffering from Alcohol Dependency receive treatment.
Which substance is the most commonly abused substance, and the 3rd most common cause of death in the United States?
What is alcohol.
Although the availability of this substance has increased in the United States, a reported decline has shown in trend among teenagers.
What is methamphetamine.
Studies show ____ in 5 children grow up with a parent who abuses drugs or alcohol
What is ONE.
This substance has been categorized as both a therapeutic and "party drug".
What is LSD
What is the average age children experiment with drugs?
What is 13 years old.
What percentage of traffic accidents involve drugs and alcohol?
What is 50%
In the late 1800's and early 1900's this substance was used primarily as medicine. In wasn't until 1922 that it was banned in the United States.
What is cocaine.
Between 2002 and 2013 the use of opiates doubled among this gender.
What are Females.
This is used during Native American religious ceremonies, to treat fevers, and joint pain.
What is Peyote.
Who were the first two states to legalize Marijuana for recreational use?
What percentage of all domestic violence reports are somehow related to drugs and alcohol?
What is 80%
Despite the use of this substance, users report an increase in MH disorders such as depression
What is Xanax
This addiction causes more poverty rates in a family than any other addiction.
What is gambling addiction.
The use of these types of substances therapeutically encourage:
- Feelings of relaxtion
- Improved sense of well-being
- Spiritual Experiences
What is Psychadelics.