- California places second with the highest risk of alcoholism, underscoring a critical public health challenge.
- Home to world-renowned universities, California paradoxically leads in the number of citizens without formal
schooling. - Six of the highest GDP-grossing U.S. states, including California and New York, rank high for alcoholism risk.
A new study has named the states that are most vulnerable to alcoholism, with California placing second.
The study by addiction resource site FindRecovery.com assessed each state against socio-economic factors, including unemployment rates, poverty levels, educational attainment, and lack of basic amenities, among others, assigning a point score for each metric.
The study shows that Texas is the state with the highest risk of alcoholism, scoring 72.38 out of a possible 100 points. The Lone Star State faces notable challenges, including the highest rates of uninsured citizens and the third-highest number of the population without any formal schooling, at 13,878 and 1,849 per 100,000 citizens, respectively.
California ranks second, scoring 67.28 out of 100 possible points. Surprisingly, the Golden state, known for world-famous universities such as UC Berkeley and Stanford University, came first for citizens without formal schooling at 2,544 per 100,000. Additionally, the state ranked third for the number of citizens unemployed, at 2,683 per 100,000.
California also has the highest number of households nationwide lacking complete plumbing and kitchen facilities and the highest aggregate travel time to work. Interestingly, despite these challenges, California sees the second lowest rates of people living alone, suggesting a strong community fabric.
Florida takes the third position, with an index score of 62.55 out of 100. This score is partly due to the Sunshine State having the third highest rate of citizens without health insurance, at 9,803 per 100,000. Florida also has the eighth-highest number of residents lacking schooling at 1,397 per 100,000.
Nevada places fourth with an index score of 59.79 out of 100. Despite being home to some of the largest resort chains in the world, such as Caesars Entertainment, Las Vegas Sands, and MGM Resorts, Nevada has the highest rate of employment in the nation, with 2,850 out of every 100,000 residents currently unemployed. The Silver State also has the fifth-highest number of residents that presently consume alcohol at 41.70 gallons per 100,000 residents.
Rounding up the top five is New York, which has a score of 59.58 out of 100 points. Although it has the highest spending per K-12 pupil nationally, the Empire State ranks second-highest for the number of citizens without any formal schooling at 1,914.17 per 100,000. New York also has the fifth-highest unemployed residents at 2,560 per capita and the fourth-highest number of residents lacking complete kitchen or plumbing facilities.
The states with the highest risk for alcoholism index:
| Rank | State | Index Score |
| 1. | Texas | 72.38 |
| 2. | California | 67.28 |
| 3. | Florida | 62.55 |
| 4. | Nevada | 59.79 |
| 5. | New York | 59.58 |
| 6. | Louisiana | 59.03 |
| 7. | Illinois | 57.60 |
| 8. | Pennsylvania | 56.94 |
| 9. | New Mexico | 54.66 |
| 10. | Mississippi | 54.41 |
Coming in the sixth and seventh spots are Louisiana with 59.03 points and Illinois with 57.60 points. Louisiana had the second-highest number of people with an income below the poverty line in the past year at 17,810 per 100,000, and Illinois has the seventh-highest rate of unemployment at 2,457.08 per 100,000 citizens.
Pennsylvania, with 56.94 points, and New Mexico, with 54.66 points, rank eighth and ninth, respectively. Pennsylvania has the tenth highest alcohol consumption in the nation at 37.60 gallons per 100,000 people, and New Mexico ranks third for the number of months citizens were paid less than the poverty line.
Securing the tenth spot is Mississippi, scoring 54.41 out of 100 points. The Magnolia State has the thirteenth highest number of people living alone at 12,672 per 100,000 residents. Despite its agricultural strength, particularly in catfish, soybeans, and cotton, Mississippi has the highest number of state citizens with an income below the poverty line in the past year.
The study reveals that six of the U.S.’s highest GDP states, including California, Texas, and New York, also rank among the top for alcoholism risk. This highlights that economic prosperity does not necessarily mitigate alcoholism risk, pointing to its complex, multifaceted nature across socio-economic spectrums.
Speaking on the findings, Serene Gato from FindRecovery.com said:
“Our findings underscore the complexity of alcoholism risks in the U.S., revealing that it’s not just about economic prosperity but also about addressing the underlying societal factors.”
“Alcoholism can affect anyone, but getting sober doesn’t have to be a journey you take alone. Surrounding yourself with the right support can make all the difference. Remember, there’s always help and plenty of resources available for those in need.”
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