Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Resources
Introduction
The incidence of substance abuse among people with
certain disabilities is above the national average. An estimated eight
to ten percent of the general population abuses alcohol or other drugs. For people with disabilities, studies indicate that substance abuse
rates may range from 15 to 30 percent.1
This article provides data about substance
abuse among people with disabilities in Wisconsin. It also discusses risk factors and
enabling behaviors, and provides a list of resources.
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