As we read more and more articles about addiction in our country we tend to compare our problems to our friends around the world but the reality is we’re not alone in this rat race. Besides America hundreds of countries have drug epidemics from crystal meth in Australia to opioids in Canada. But which ones have the worst problems in the world? Which ones would be at the top of the list for overall use and addiction rates? Let’s take a look.
1. Iran
You might think the US is the number one drug problem country at the moment but the reality is Iran takes the cake. As of now Iran has the worst drug problems in the world. Iranians are dealing with one of the worst heroin epidemics in history (since the drug is so accessible through the routes to Afghanistan) with officials reporting 14.32% per capita of heroin use.
2. United Kingdom
Coming in second, the UK has been battling a never ending war against alcohol. To say this country has booze flowing through its streets is an understatement. Overall 13.65% of the population consumes alcohol and 1.6 million people have alcohol use disorder. And 52% of men and 53% of women in the UK binge drink weekly.
3. France
One of the surprise contenders, France beats the US in the prescription pill battle. But with 13.2% per capita use of these drugs this Western European country might have a bigger problem than we thought. One of the major and obvious problems is the accessibility and affordability of these pills. A $22 USD prescription drug will cost $5 USD in France. See the problem?
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People all over the world are struggling with drug abuse and addiction every day but in a way you can also find solace in the fact that hundreds are finding ways to recover. Although the war on drugs continues to rage on in the US and other countries you can join the thousands who are coming together to find peace and to heal.
With enough determination and a little self love anything is possible.
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