Survey by American Psychological Association finds nearly 1 in 4 adults (23%) reported drinking more alcohol to cope with their stress.
“Medical experts have long recognized alcohol as a risk factor for cancer, but research indicates that few Americans are aware of the health risks posed by alcohol consumption.” via Advisory Board
The National Safety Council estimates 42,060 total motor vehicle deaths in 2020, up 8% from 2019.
More than 1,500 college deaths due to alcohol occur each year, a problem that shouldn't be up to students to solve on their own. Campus/ community partnerships are needed to address the drinking culture, reduce the availability of alcohol, and prevent tragedies.
DUI arrest made following car and train collision in Kearney https://t.co/LoEc2pNHJg
Researchers found “some measures of coordination impaired by more than 20% at BAC levels as low as 0.015%.”
Alcohol is the most used drug among older adults, with about 65% of people 65 and older reporting high-risk drinkin… https://t.co/UY29u57PHp
Alcohol and other drug use linked to heart disease in young adults, especially women. via @Healthline #HeartMonth https://t.co/xvrNld2Szu
Alcohol is linked to seven kinds of cancer, but fewer than half of Americans identify alcohol as a risk factor. via… https://t.co/Q6J2Wzcdhy
New study points to binge drinking as a public health risk associated with ridesharing services. https://t.co/sK9oSJD0Sp