Searches for addiction support lowest in Mississippi, new study finds

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Below is a press release from Snuzzer:

Mississippi has been identified as the state where residents suffer from addiction the least, according to Google searches.
Mississippi averaged 346 searches per 100,000 people, which is 35% lower than the US average of 529 searches per 100,000 residents.
Florida is the state where residents have the most addictive personalities.

New research has named Mississippi as the state hunting for help with addiction the least.

Addiction is a compulsive urge for a substance, behavior or activity, and it can have dire consequences for both the person with the addiction and those around them.

In fact, a 2023 KFF poll revealed that two-thirds of Americans believe they or a family member has at one point been addicted to alcohol or drugs.

With this in mind, nicotine pouch retailer Snuzzer, analyzed over 150 different search terms related to addiction, such as ‘how to quit smoking’ and ‘gaming addiction,’ to identify the states dealing with addiction issues the most and least.

According to the findings, Mississippi struggles the least with addiction. The state averaged 346 searches per 100,000 people, which is 35% less than the national average of 529 searches per 100,000 residents.

West Virginia had the second fewest number of searches, with 383 monthly searches per 100,000 people, which is 28% less than the US average.

Idaho is looking for assistance with addiction issues the third least, with 385 monthly searches per 100,000 residents – 27% less than the national average.

The states searching about addiction the least

Rank	State	Average monthly searches per 100,000 residents

1.	Mississippi	346

2.	West Virginia	383

3.	Idaho	385

4.	Wyoming	388

5.	Montana	392

6.	South Dakota	397

7.	Alabama	416

8.	North Dakota	423

9.	Arkansas	436

10.	Louisiana	440

At the other end of the scale, Florida is searching for help with addiction the most, with only 812 monthly searches per 100,000 residents – 53% above the national average.

The most popular terms Florida residents searched for were ‘Alcoholics Anonymous,’ and ‘Alcoholics Anonymous meetings near me,’ suggesting alcoholism is a main concern.

Arizona had the second-highest rate of searches, with 713 monthly searches per 100,000 people—35% above the US average.

The third is Texas, with residents logging addiction-related searches 30% more than the typical American, at 691 monthly searches per 100,000 people.

‘Alcoholics Anonymous’ and ‘alcoholics anonymous meetings near me’ are the two most searched-for terms on a national level, with 794,538 and 175,393 average monthly searches, respectively.

This indicates that alcoholism is a leading addiction that Americans are struggling with, and specifically, that people are hoping to find support from others experiencing the same problem.

‘Workaholics’ is the third most searched-for term at 104,645 average monthly searches, suggesting that excessively working is also an issue.

The states searching about addiction the most

Rank	State	Average monthly searches per 100,000 residents

1.	Florida	812

2.	Arizona	713

3.	Texas	691

4.	Massachusetts	679

5.	Illinois	676

6.	North Carolina	673

7.	Delaware	647

8.	New York	641

9.	California	634

10.	Nevada	629

Commenting on the findings, Miikka Saloseutu from Snuzzer says:

“It is well-known that unfortunately many Americans are battling alcoholism, however, it is surprising to see that people are searching about work addiction ahead of other addictions such as smoking or gambling.
“This perhaps reflects a change in mindset from a past perspective that encouraged this type of behavior to now understanding the negative consequences of burnout.
“It is also interesting to see the difference from state to state in how much residents are searching around addiction.
“While this will be influenced by how many people are dealing with disorders, it will also reflect whether they are in a place where they are ready to admit they have a problem and accept help.

“It is vital that people suffering from addiction have access to support and resources that will help them overcome it, and don’t feel like they are alone in their struggle.”

For more information, the 2023 KFF Poll can be read HERE.

-- Article credit to Snuzzer.com --

https://www.enterprise-journal.com/press-releases-state-health/searches-addiction-support-lowest-mississippi-new-study-finds-66b53d15dbbc0

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