AddictionThe definition of addiction is a pattern of behavior or activity that continues despite unwanted consequences and causes noticeable dysfunction at home, at work or in leisure time. Facts
*One out of eight Americans has a serious problem with alcohol or drugs, of which 40 percent have a "dual diagnosis," or co-occurring disorder;*Approximately 27 million Americans either use illicit drugs regularly or are "heavy drinkers." 16 million of them need immediate intervention; *Almost 12 percent of adolescents use illegal drugs by age 18; *Untreated alcoholism increases medical costs by 300 percent; *Approximately 70 percent of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence; *We spend 250 billion dollars a year treating the far-reaching effects of chemical dependency; *Substance abuse, along side other out-of-control behaviors, has become one of the most severe health and social problems facing the United States. - Source: SAMHSA (U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) Other Related Pages on this WebsiteCodependency in RelationshipsFood Addiction Psychotherapy can help• re-establish a consistently healthy lifestyle• develop an understanding of personal patterns involved in out-of-control behavior • increase awareness of relapse triggers and develop coping strategies to manage them • resolve the core conflict that is the source of the out-of-control behavior
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