Alcohol Addiction Treatment Centers in Illinois

Illinois Alcoholism Facts and Statistics

Alcoholism is a significant public health concern in Illinois, as it is in many other states across the United States. Learning the facts about alcoholism will help you or a loved on move on from addiction. We’ll take you through some facts and statistics about alcoholism to help with the recovery process.

Alcohol Consumption and Abuse:

  • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2018, 54.3% of adults in Illinois reported consuming alcohol in the past 30 days, with 17.5% reporting binge drinking within that same period.
  • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported in 2020 that 6.3% of Illinois residents aged 12 and older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the past year, which translates to approximately 620,000 individuals.
  • The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) estimated that alcohol-related deaths in Illinois totaled 3,500 in 2017, a number that has likely increased since then.

Economic Impact:

  • The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health estimated that the annual economic cost of excessive alcohol consumption in Illinois was around $9.4 billion in 2010. This figure includes healthcare costs, lost productivity, and other related expenses.
  • According to the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), only 9.8% of individuals in need of alcohol treatment received it in 2020. This lack of access to treatment further exacerbates the economic impact of alcoholism on the state.

Alcohol-Related Health Problems and Fatalities:

  • The CDC reported that, between 2011 and 2015, alcohol-related liver disease accounted for 1,647 deaths in Illinois.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that in 2019, alcohol-impaired driving fatalities in Illinois accounted for 27.5% of all traffic fatalities, resulting in 291 deaths.
  • A 2021 report by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) revealed that alcohol was involved in 16.8% of all drug overdose deaths in the state.

Alcohol Rehabs in Illinois

Multiple Locations in Illinois
Multiple Locations in Illinois
50 S Main St #290, Naperville, IL 60540