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General Addiction Statistics in Today's World

• 70 Million (30%) of Americans are dealing with emotional conflict
  • 23 Million Americans age 12 and older are affected by substance abuse or dependence – Dr. Daniel Amen
  • 38 Million US Adults binge drink 4+ times a month, at an average of 8 drinks per - CDC
  • 12 Million Americans age 12 and older use painkillers non-medically; an increase up 300% from '99 – CDC
  • "...An average addict has at minimum 4-5 co-occurring addictive behaviors." – 2012 Chris Charleton, LCSW

According to Patrick Carnes in his book Out of the Shadows, sex addicts often presented multiple addictions...

• 38% Eating Disorders
• 42% Chemically dependent
• Alcohol is the most common dependency
• 50 - 70% of Cocaine Addicts are Sexually Compulsive

General Addiction
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Due to the nature of dependency and the tendency to switch addictions, L.I.F.E. Ministries highly recommends that General Addiction L.I.F.E. Groups be gender specific to reduce opportunities for inappropriate interaction among participants.

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