Most people with alcohol and drug addiction survive : NPR Daniël Klijn
Because different states and regions face unique challenges, understanding geographic patterns illuminates how local contexts shape addiction. Overall, many individuals initiate substance use in the mid-teen years, and the young adult window (late teens into early 20s) consistently shows the highest prevalence rates for most substances. Understanding the distribution of substance use by age helps target prevention and early intervention efforts where they can be most effective. Travis Rasco in Upstate New York says he’s grateful he got enough time,