The Ultimate Addiction Quiz

About six Americans die from alcohol poisoning every day.

Co-occurring disorders may include anxiety, mood disorders, psychotic disorders and other problems.

That's about 8% of the population that's 12 or older.

Men are much more likely to suffer from alcohol addiction.

Native American tribes have a very public struggle with alcohol.

And people with reported mental illness were twice as likely to use illegal drugs.

Crack is often portrayed as a destroyer of lives due to its addictive high.

Hundreds of thousands people visit emergency rooms each year due to reactions from these drugs.

Older addicts are the ones who make up the highest number of poisoning deaths.

Otherwise known as "bath salts," these drugs can be addictive for people looking for a cheap high.

Abusive habits aren't just hard on the addict; they are a burden for society as well.

Tobacco use is destructive, but alcohol addiction takes up the lion's share, about $230 billion.

Regular heavy drinking costs society many millions of dollars each year.

People who begin using pot more and more often may eventually find themselves dealing with addiction problems.

Abusive drinking accounts for a large percentage of liver disease.

Too much dopamine results in a euphoric physical state that can be addictive.

It means you need more of the substance to gain the associated reward ... and it also means you take less enjoyment from regular life.

If you have a lot of friends who abuse substances, there's a greater chance that you will, too.

Worldwide, about 4% of Earth's population uses marijuana.

It's categorized as a disease because of the ways drug use alters the brain's structure and functionality.

Regimented treatment facilities also help some addicts kick the drug.

It has an ultra-high level of pot's active ingredient, THC, which worries people about its potential for abuse.

The number was 76 million in 1991, but the number has risen to epidemic proportions.

About 60% of those admitted were white and 21% were black.

It was enough to make heavy users struggle more with daily life.

No one really knows how many Americans might be struggling with pot problems.

Solid parenting and a good neighborhood are examples of factors that protect people from developing addictions.

Addicts may start their usage voluntarily but eventually struggle with the control they have over substance use.

The younger you are when you try it, the more likely you'll have issues with the substance.

Inherited factors undoubtedly play a major role in addiction for many sufferers.