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Information on the Financial Side of Abusing Alcohol

The financial effects of alcohol abuse go far beyond the price of the drinks themselves. The damage alcohol abusers do to their health, productivity and income potential wreaks havoc on individuals and their societies.

  1. Expenses

    • Depending on the type and amount of alcohol consumed, an alcoholic can easily spend hundreds or thousands of dollars per year on alcohol, according to Drug-Rehabs. Even drinkers who buy only beer can spend well over $12,000 during twenty-year period.

    Personal Impact

    • Alcohol abusers often have trouble managing their money as their mental confusion and need to support their addiction lead to missed bill payments and credit problems. Drug-Rehabs reports that substance abusers drop out of school more often than non-abusers, resulting in lower income opportunities and less help from Social Security.

    Societal Issues

    • According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse and Alcoholism, illness and absenteeism cause expensive losses in workplace productivity, insurance administration and substance abuse treatment. Additionally, alcohol and drug related crimes place an extra burden on the prison system.

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