Facts about Addiction

9 million Americans need treatment for drug addiction, millions other for alcoholism. This makes addiction more prevalent heart disease and stroke, and as prevalent as cancer.
One year relapse rates for addiction, asthma, and hypertension are similar at 60%, 70%, and 55%

In a 2004 national poll of recovering addicts and alcoholics 1in 4 said they had been discriminated against when trying gain employment or insurance.

In a recent poll 80% of Americans think there is discrimination against people in recovery in the workplace. More than ¼ of those polled said they would be reluctant to hire someone in long-term recovery.