Addiction and Recovery Statistics

In 2001 an estimated 20.5% of adults living in the Austin metropolitan area suffered from alcoholism, and an additional 10.7% were afflicted with drug addiction, making Austin the area with the highest per capita drug abuse rates in all of Texas. Of those who sought help at Austin Recovery, 80% report maintaining their sobriety 60 days after discharging from treatment. More statistics and access to resources.