Accidents — Alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes kill someone every 30 minutes and injure someone every 2 minutes. 41% of all traffic-related deaths are alcohol related. Americans self-report 120 million episodes of alcohol impaired driving each year! 17,419 of those episodes resulted in death in 2002.

Co-morbities of depression, other mental health disorders — People who use or abuse alcohol often suffer from depression or other mental illness. 37% of those who are dependent upon alcohol have a co-occurring mental disorder.

Drinking-related medical conditions — Those who are alcohol dependent run a higher risk of liver disease, and various forms of cancer, including breast cancer. They are also more likely to be injured by falling.

In 2000, there were approximately 85,000 deaths attributable to either excessive or risky drinking in the U.S., making alcohol the third leading actual cause of death.

More than statistics, these numbers represent people. These people, and you the people who are close to them, are the reason that we created DetoxResources.

We, at DetoxResources, have put a lot of thought into what you need to understand about alcoholism and the alcohol addicted individual who might be in need of alcohol treatment. Take a moment to read the brief descriptions of the sections that make up DetoxResources and let us know if you don't find what you need.

Detox Resources
Key articles and downloadable PDFs detox from alcohol, marijuana, opiates, cocaine and other drugs.

Detox Treatment Facilities
The most successful treatment for alcoholism comes through professional help. This section will help you locate alcoholism treatment in your area and across the country.

Community
Sometimes you just need to talk to others who are going through what you are experiencing. Because alcoholism and addiction has been a taboo topic for so long, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to turn to find others who understand. This online community is designed to help with connect people with each other.

Products
Searching for a book, tape or DVD on detoxing from alcohol or other drugs? We know these products can be hard to find; we've spent our time locating them so you don't have to.

About Us
Every website, including DetoxResources, has a story behind it. What lead to the creation of this site? What makes it a trustworthy source? Here you will find answers to these questions and more, along with contact information.
 

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