Did you know that over 9% of Americans 12 years and older had alcohol/drug abuse or dependence issues?*
Or that in 2007 Wisconsin ranked #1 in “Binge Drinking,” with 5 or more drinks per occasion, and “Heavy Drinking,” at 60 or more drinks in the last month?*
Or that only 21% of individuals in Wisconsin who need substance abuse treatment services actually receives it?*
Abusing alcohol, by drinking every day or drinking too much, can lead to alcohol dependence, also known as alcoholism.
If your drinking pattern involves more than 5 drinks per occasion or 60 or more drinks in the last month, Unity can help you:
Access to Other Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
If you live in Dane County, please call Gateway Recovery at 608-278-8200. If you live outside of Dane County, please call UW Behavioral Health (UWBH) at 800-683-2300 or 608-233-3575.
If you have questions regarding your benefits for alcohol or other drug abuse services, please call Unity Customer Service at 800-362-3310.
* Statistics from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, 2008, Wisconsin Epidemiological Profile on Alcohol and Other Drug Use retrieved from http://dhs.wi.gov/stats/pdf/epiprofile2008.pdf
