Racial Statistics on Poverty, Alcoholism and Drug Addiction?

Published October 6, 2012

Question by N. in ATL: Racial statistics on poverty, alcoholism and drug addiction?
In the United States is race a factor for African Americans with respect to poverty, alcoholism and drug addiction? I’m looking for statistics to prove it exists.

Best answer:

Answer by Joss
You’ll have to research to find statistics worth using. Search on the topic and you might find a few articles that mention statistics and a source. You might have to look to trade journals to find this info; something credible in the field of drug and alcohol addiction or poverty.

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US drug abuse survey: Prescription abuse falls for some, marijuana still most …

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"Behind each of these statistics are individuals, families and communities suffering from the consequences of abuse and addiction," SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde, said in a press release. "We must continue to promote robust prevention, treatment …
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Rehab for drug addict mums – and kids

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The number of pregnant women recorded as using drugs in Scotland doubled over the five years from 2005, according to the latest statistics. Fiona Walker was given exclusive access to a new rehab for mothers trying to beat their addiction. It is a rehab …
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National Treatment Agency statistics show record numbers of drug addicts in England are recovering from addiction http://t.co/pfzOfnlh – by TurningPointUK (Turning Point)

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Shocking photos and #statistics about the WORLDS MOST DANGEROUS #DRUG. http://t.co/bzqhZCbY #addiction #meth #heroin #rehab – by MethDestroys (Meth Destroys)