What is the Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevalence in Hollister, CA?


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Each year in California there are 1,300 deaths, 6,800 traffic injuries, 8,500 traffic crashes, 2,400 substantiated cases of child abuse or neglect, 90,000 arrests, and economic costs exceeding $4.6 billion dollars, all attributed to substance abuse. Alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) is the fourth leading cause of death in California behind heart disease, cancer and stroke and it is the fourth leading reason for hospitalization behind mental illness, heart disease, and cancer. California ranks first in the nation in the rate of drinkers and those who consume at least five drinks on an occasion. In light of these vast consequences, this report will provide planners and policy makers with useful information on the prevalence of alcohol and other drug abuse (i.e. those having treatment needs) among California residents.




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