15.7 million people (77.6%) with Substance Abuse Issues are employed.
Of the approximately 23.4 million Americans aged 12 or over who were classified with an alcohol or drug dependence disorder, only 2.33 million received some level of treatment.
Of the percentage who needed but did not receive treatment, only 5.8% felt they needed it while 35.8% of that percentage made an effort to access treatment but were unable to do so.
Substance Abuse is a leading cause of chronic health problems, family abuse and violence, and criminal behavior.
Approximately 90% of incarcerated individuals have a drug or alcohol problem.
**** Copied from "The Westside" by Gary West *****
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