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The exact number in recovery in any country is difficult to discern for several reasons.
* The stigma attached to Alcoholism affects the accuracy of reporting. * Confidentiality laws affect the accuracy of statistics, except in a general sense. * Relapses are almost never reported.
* Some people do not get treatment, and their numbers can only be estimated. * Definitions of "recovery" vary. Is a person "in recovery" if they haven't had a drink this week; for four weeks? Do they have to be in some kind of program? You can see the problem. If we assume that 7% of the US population has had problems with alcohol (a not unreasosnable figure) and that half of them are in some form of recovery, (perhaps a bit optimistic) then we come up with 3.5% of 300,000,000, which is 10.5 million.
That is only an extremely broad estimate, and to this writer the number seems high. Eighty percent of the Alcoholic Beverages sold in the US are purchased by roughly 20% of the population, and the beverage companies continue to make money. That alone should tell us something.
What else can I help you with?
What is recover from alcoholism called?
Recovery.
What is the success rate of alcoholism recovery?
There are different numbers and estimates about the various statistics relating to alcoholism. Because of the nature of the disease, there are difficulties inherent in collecting data. Most estimates of recovery put the success rate (full recovery) around 36%.
What kind of services are offered at alcoholism treatment centers?
Alcoholism treatment centers specialize in rehabilitation and treatment services. Most will also have recovery and support groups in assisting with alcoholism.
What are the consequences of the historical bias against native Americans in this country?
Like African Americans, Native Americans have been the victims of overwhelming discrimination.Poverty, joblessness, and alcoholism plague many reservations.
What are some movies that pertain to alcoholism and its recovery?
There's an old movie (1945) about alcoholism called The Lost Weekend (based on the novel by Charles Jackson). It's brilliant; it really gets to the heart of alcoholism and the alcoholic mind.
What percentage of Americans recover from alcoholism?
According to a nation-wide study of over 40,000 adults conducted by the U.S. federal government's National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), over one third of Americans diagnosed as alcohol dependent (alcoholic) are now in full recovery. That is, they now either abstain or drink in moderation. The NIAAA found that the vast majority achieved their success without any 12 step or other program.
Which patriot militia leader convinced many native Americans to abandon their british allies leading to the recovery of the recovery of the fort at Vincennes?
john crinton
What cures Alcoholism?
No herb cures alcoholism.
What is the likeliness of a relapse for a person in alcohol recovery?
According to the NICD, many alcoholism treatment recovery centers claim to have an 80% success rate, but as of yet, no scientifically-based studies have been able to confirm these claims to be true. Reliable numbers of how many recovering alcoholics succeed with treatment are difficult to find.
Is detoxification the first step to recovery from alcoholism?
Yes. Until a person is detoxed, their desire for a drink will overpower most of what they might learn in terms of recovery skills. That is not to say that they will not get recovery, merely that they won't learn much until they're clean.
How can one overcome alcoholism?
The very best way to overcome alcoholism is to complete an inpatient or outpatient recovery program and then continue in a support group such as Alcoholics Anonymous. Support must be on-going and continue for a lifetime to prevent relapse.
How is alcoholism treated in alternative medicine?
Because many alcoholics have very stressful lives (because of, or leading to, the alcoholism), many of the treatments for alcoholism involve dealing with and relieving stress.
