Key facts (World Health Organization)

  • 5 million deaths each year.
  • 320 000 young people 15 to 29 worldwide die (9% of all deaths in that age group)
  • Alcoholism is the second largest risk factor for disease burden in Europe.
  • Alcoholism is associated with
    • Violence
    • child neglect and abuse
    • absenteeism in the workplace

Netherlands

  • Circa 300,000 alcoholics (DE Hoop GGZ)
  • 4,400 die of alcohol misuse per year (Jellinek)
  • 164 die of heroin misuse per year (Jellinek)
  • 30,000 treated per year (Landelijk Alcohol En Drugs Informatie Systeem)