According to the Annual Economic Impact of Alcohol in Florida and the Annual Economic Impact of Drugs in Florida (studies which analyzed the economic costs of alcohol and drug misuse and abuse in Florida), consequences from alcohol and other drugs impact individuals, their families and entire communities (Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA) and the Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Corporation). There is a link between alcohol and drug misuse and abuse and adverse events, such as traffic accidents. Some of the key points depicted in the studies are listed below:

• Over 9 billion drinks are consumed in Florida each year.
• 6,276 deaths occur annually due to alcohol misuse and abuse in Florida.
• 4,368 deaths occur annually due to drug misuse and abuse in Florida.
• Approximately 3% of Florida’s Gross Domestic Product is spent on adverse events caused by alcohol misuse and abuse and another 3% respectively on drug misuse and abuse.

State of Florida Economic Costs of Adverse Events of Alcohol Misuse and Abuse

State of Florida Economic Costs of Adverse Events of Drug Misuse and Abuse

SOURCE: Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association and the Florida Substance Abuse and Mental Health Corporation

Cost of Underage Drinking in Florida in 2010