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Alcohol Rehabilitation – Utah

Alcohol Rehabilitation Statistics

In the United States there are around 17 million adults that are considered alcoholics or having problems with alcohol. It’s obvious there is a huge problem. Only 8% seek the help they need to over come their alcohol addiction. Seeking help is the best way to beat this addiction. Our Utah Alcohol Rehabilitation treatment center specializes in this process and has a unique relapse guarantee.

Some statistics on Alcohol Rehabilitation

  • In 2006, 49% of alcohol rehabilitation clients admitted themselves or were admitted by a loved one. The other 51% were admitted by the criminal justice system.
  • Over 40% of admitted persons to treatment centers are admitted for the purpose of alcoholism. 21.9% of these people were admitted only for alcohol treatment and the other 17.8% were admitted for alcohol and another drug substance.
  • The #1 excuse for not seeking alcohol rehabilitation is people don’t feel like stopping. #2 would be people saying they can’t afford treatment.
  • In 2005, 24% of patients dropped out of alcohol rehabilitation, 24% failed or didn’t complete their treatment and 44% of patients successfully completed their alcohol rehabilitation.

Some statistics on Health Risks of Alcohol

  • Back in 2006, over 11,000 people died from alcohol liver disease and over 22,000 died in alcohol induced deaths.
  • Half of all the driving fatalities involve the use of alcohol.
  • 19 percent of woman who drank in 2006 were in their first trimester of pregnancy and 8 percent were binge drinking..
  • Over 20,000 deaths are caused by alcohol in the U.S. each year.

The hardest step in getting help is recognizing that the alcoholic has a problem and needs help. After that, Steps Recovery Center will help the best way possible with a friendly knowledgeable staff and medical professionals. If you or a loved one needs help with alcohol addiction, please don’t hesitate to call us at 801-465-5111, or also go to our Utah Alcohol Rehabilitation page for more information. Also see our article on Utah Alcohol Rehab.