It's not a big secret that folks in Montana enjoy a drink or two.

Missoula made the list as one of the drunkest cities in America, and Gallatin County was honored to be the drunkest county in the United States. (Although I'm not sure that's something to be proud of)

READ MORE: Montana county named drunkest in America

Speaking of things not to be proud of, it seems Montana has made the news again when it comes to our love of booze and binge drinking. Not only does Montana rank first when it comes to death by DUI, but it seems that The Treasure State has made another list as well and this one is just as alarming.

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Origins Recovery Center decided to look at data from the CDC and Mental Health America to look into different states drinking habits and what they came across for Montana should raise an eyebrow or two.

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The research shows that Montanans like to drink and they're likely to show up hungover to work the next day. Yep, you read that right.

The only state that has a higher percentage of folks showing up hungover is our neighbors to the east over in North Dakota. (Having lived in North Dakota for multiple years, this isn't surprising at all)

How bad is Montana's drinking problem?

The data says that almost a quarter of the state's population (23.4 percent) admits to overconsuming weekly, not only that, but 19 percent of the population admit that they have a substance abuse problem.

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READ More: Top 10 Drunkest Towns in Montana

Excessive drinking is an issue in several northern states including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado, South Dakota, and Iowa.

The Best Cures For A Montana-Sized Hangover

Montanans are known for a few things. Being kind, being helpful, being self-resilient, and being down for a good time. Here in Big Sky Country, we love to celebrate and there's a pretty good chance that those celebrations include adult beverages. Whether you're a fan of beer, wine, or spirits, there are lots of options in The Treasure State, and for those who like to partake, we've got some hangover cures for those who might have partook a little too much.

Gallery Credit: Derek Wolf

Top 6 Most Used Drugs In Montana

Drug use is on the rise throughout the United States and we see it more and more here in Montana.

You would think Marijuana would be number one, but considering it is now legal, the arrests are far fewer than they have been in the past years.

Here are the Top 6 Most Used Drugs In Montana.

Gallery Credit: megan shaul

 

 

 

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