In the state of Alabama, it is estimated that there will be around 21,242 DUIs and 252 deaths due to drunk driving this year. Statistics also show that there will be 1,287 deaths related to alcohol abuse, 6,599 tobacco related deaths, and 257 deaths due to drug use. It is believed that there are approximately 221,939 marijuana users, 36,369 cocaine addicts and 2.060 heroin addicts living in Alabama. It is also estimated that there are 97,191 people in Alabama abusing prescription drugs, 9,271 people using inhalants and 16,505 people who use hallucinogens. In Alabama, there will be around 28,017 people arrested this year for drug related charges.
For more information on State funded treatment centers for alcohol and drug addiction in Alabama
The Alabama Department of Health at Alabama Department of Public Health
www.adph.org
201 Monroe Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-206-5300 (8am - 5pm)
1-800-ALA-1818
Auburn 334-559-0798
Birmingham is 205-290-0060
Mobile 251-479-9994.
Tuscaloosa 205-759-2497
800-467-7314
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