In
2008, 5 million people participated in addiction programs because of alcohol or
drug abuse. Participants by age:
* 12–17 years old: 5 percent
* 18–25: 15 percent
* 26–49: 57 percent
* 50 and over: 23 percent
Michelle Healy and Alejandro Gonzalez, "USA
Today Snapshots: Addiction Help," USA Today (1-6-09), 1D; based on studies
conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental health Services Administration in
November, 2008
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