Every year, millions of people are affected by alcoholism and drug addiction across the world. For instance, in 2014, there were almost 21.5 million people in America suffering from substance use disorders. Unfortunately, many people that suffer from addiction or substance abuse disorders are unable to get treatment due to lack of money or health insurance.
As such, long-term drug use continues to wreak havoc in the lives of these people. Finances are the major hindrance because buying drugs becomes the priority of addicts. Addiction takes control over their lives. Instead of thinking about health insurance and food they focus on getting their daily dose of the addictive substance. Eventually, they end up in unmanageable debts.
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