Alcohol Use Facts and Resources
Alcohol Use Facts and Resources - SAMHSA
national and state costs of excessive alcohol consumption. Am J Prev Med.2015;49(5):e73–e79. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed ...
Learn up-to-date facts and statistics on alcohol consumption and its impact in the United States and globally.
Addressing Excessive Alcohol Use: State Fact Sheets - CDC
Excessive alcohol use is responsible for about 178,000 deaths in the United States each year and it shortens the lives of those who die by an average of 24 ...
Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)
Alcohol is an established carcinogen and alcohol consumption increases the risk of several cancers, including breast, liver, head and neck, ...
Alcohol Use and Your Health - CDC
Excessive alcohol use includes: · Binge drinking—Four or more drinks for women, or five or more drinks for men during an occasion. · Heavy ...
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder
Alcohol misuse—defined as drinking in a manner, situation, amount, or frequency that could cause harm to the person who drinks or to those around them—over time ...
Alcohol facts - Better Health Channel
Better sleep – alcohol is a depressant that slows down the nervous system and disturbs sleep patterns. Even though alcohol can make you fall asleep quicker, the ...
We know that drinking too much can harm your health. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that if adults (age 21 and older) choose to drink ...
Alcoholism Statistics You Need to Know | Talbott Recovery
Alcohol and Men · Men are twice as likely to binge drink as women. · Approximately 8.4% of men met the criteria for alcohol dependence in the last year. · Men are ...
Alcohol Quick Facts - MN Dept. of Health
62.5% of men 18 and older reported alcohol use. 56.6% of women 18 and older reported alcohol use. Excessive drinking. Excessive alcohol use can ...
Alcoholism: Getting the Facts - LA County Department of Mental Health
Currently, nearly 14 million Americans — one in every 13 adults — abuse alcohol or are alcoholic. Several million more adults engage in risky drinking that ...
Harmful use of alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO)
Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties. In many of today's societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of ...
Alcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Having friends or a close partner who drinks regularly could increase your risk of alcohol use disorder. The glamorous way that drinking is sometimes portrayed ...
Excessive drinking includes binge drinking and heavy alcohol use: Binge drinking is drinking so much at once that your blood alcohol ...
Alcohol - Office of Addiction Services and Supports
Binge drinking early in life and in excess can lead to alcohol use disorder. ... For more information about penalties for alcohol-related driving violations ...
Alcohol is typically drunk in the form of beer, wine, cider or spirits. It can affect you quickly depending on the type of drink, as well as a person's weight, ...
Alcohol Facts and Information | DPS - State Bureau of Investigation
A study found that 1,400 college students are killed each year in alcohol-related incidents. In addition, college drinking is linked to 500,000 injuries and ...
Alcohol: Factsheet - Positive Choices
Alcohol is a colourless liquid contained in wine, beer, spirits and other alcoholic drinks. Alcohol is a depressant because it slows down the way your brain ...
Portal for Federal Underage Drinking Prevention Resources
Search for Research and Resources in one convenient area. Search by ... information on the ongoing Alcohol Intake and Health Study. Please register ...
Understanding alcohol use disorders and their treatment
People with alcohol use disorders drink to excess, endangering both themselves and others. This question-and-answer fact sheet explains alcohol problems and ...