11.8 Million lives are taken by addiction worldwide on a yearly basis. More than half who pass from a drink or drug are under the age of 50.

20% of those who suffer from addiction have an underlying mental illness. Only 10% of people can get the right help.

Women are much more likely to go to the ER or die from an overdose.

The completion of suicide is more common in men. Along with most completions being attributed to the abuse of drugs and substances.

The stigma of addiction is no longer an anchor that holds humanity hostage in ignorance. The outcomes of addiction are much more tragic than what we’ve allowed ourselves to witness in the past. The process of addiction takes us into lonely, overwhelming, negative, and hopeless places where the only end is death. For those who choose life, we embark on an ever-lasting journey to overcome the worst faces of human nature. The great thing is, that we are not alone.

How we understand Addiction is growing and changing. Its worthwhile to open your eyes to a new perspective, it may help us see something that wasn’t there before.

If you have interest in exploring the topic of addiction, feel free to give this short talk a watch. An insider’s perspective on the subject can always be refreshing.

https://youtu.be/YNgX-d5JeJE