The Disease of Addiction

The Problem

The Facts:

• One of every eight Americans has a significant problem with alcohol or drugs, with 40 percent of the group having a "dual diagnosis," or concurrent mental/nervous disorder.
• Approximately 27 million Americans either use illicit drugs regularly or are "heavy drinkers." Of these almost 16 million are estimated to need immediate treatment.
• By age eighteen, almost 12 percent of all young people are illicit drug users.
• An untreated alcoholic's medical costs are approximately 300 percent higher than non-alcoholic's medical costs.
• Approximately 70 percent of illegal drug users are employed and contribute significantly to workplace absenteeism, accidents and injuries, decreased productivity, increased insurance expenses, employee turnover costs and on-the-job violence.
• The estimated annual direct cost to our society resulting from substance abuse is more than 250 billion dollars.
• It is generally accepted that chemical dependency, along with associated mental health disorders, has become one of the most severe health and social problems facing the United States.*

Our Solution

Despite the dire statistics and the failure of "the war on drugs," there is reason for hope and optimism. Numerous studies have shown the effectiveness of treatment. Chemically dependent people who participate in treatment decrease their alcohol and drug use, decrease their criminal activity, obtain and maintain employment, improve their social and interpersonal functioning and improve their physical health.*

Treatment is the Answer

CRC Health Group specializes in the treatment of substance abuse and chemical dependency and related behavioral health disorders. For decades, CRC's facilities have treated thousands of afflicted individuals and their families. Yet CRC's mission is far from complete. As a major provider of treatment services, we will continue to establish programs throughout the country, providing the needed care for this significant population.

Inpatient/Residential Care

• Partial/Day Treatment
• Intensive Outpatient Groups
• Therapeutic Living/Half-Way House Environments
• Aftercare Centers
• Detox

CRC provides comprehensive care designed to serve the individual at every level of need.