GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Alcohol Addiction Onset Period Statistics
The onset period for alcohol addiction typically ranges from late adolescence to early adulthood, with the highest risk period occurring between the ages of 18-25.
In this post, we will explore the alarming statistics surrounding alcohol addiction and its onset period. From the staggering number of individuals affected by Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the United States to the risk factors, consequences, and recovery rates associated with this widespread issue, the data sheds light on the significant impact of alcohol misuse on individuals and society as a whole.
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"Alcohol use disorder (AUD) affects about 14.4 million people in the United States aged 18 and older."
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"The onset of an alcohol use disorder is, on average, at age 24."
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"Approximately 5.3% of adults in the U.S had an alcohol use disorder in 2018."
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"The risk of alcohol dependence begins at low levels of drinking and increases directly with both the volume of alcohol consumed and a pattern of drinking larger amounts on an occasion."
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"Youths who start drinking before age 15 are five times more likely to develop an alcohol use disorder."
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"Approximately 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually, making it the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States."
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"In 2018, 10.2 million men and 5.3 million women in the U.S had an alcohol use disorder."
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"Women are at greater risk than men for developing alcohol-related problems."
Statistic 9
"Each year, worldwide, alcohol is the cause of 5.3% of all deaths."
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"People with certain mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, are more likely to become addicted to alcohol."
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"Heavy alcohol use among college students remains a significant concern with over 1,800 student fatalities annually."
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"More than 100,000 U.S. deaths are caused by excessive alcohol consumption each year."
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"Among workers, alcohol addiction reduces productivity and increases accidents."
Statistic 14
"Roughly 1 in 8 American adults struggle with alcohol use disorder."
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"Alcohol misuse is the biggest risk factor for death, ill-health and disability among 15-49 year-olds in the UK."
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"AUDs are more likely to occur among people who begin drinking in their early teens."
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"About 20% of college students meet the criteria for AUD."
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"People who reported starting to drink before the age of 15 were four times more likely to also report meeting the criteria for alcohol dependence at some point in their lives."
Statistic 19
"The alcohol addiction recovery rate is about 50%, meaning that roughly half of all individuals who qualify for an alcohol use disorder diagnosis at some point recover."
Statistic 20
"Genetics are responsible for about half of the risk for AUD."
Jannik Lindner
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