| Alcoholism | Alcohol Abuse | Statistics | Drunk Driving |
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What is alcoholism?
A person needs alcohol to get through their day
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What is alcohol abuse?
Drinking too much on occasion, and drinking habits typically result in risky behavior and poor judgement
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What is the percent of people that admitted to have binge drank in the past month?
26.9 percent of people 18 or older
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What is the effect of alcohol on a person's driving ability?
Reduces brain function, impairs thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination
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What are symptoms of alcoholism?
A strong desire to drink, inability to control cravings or stop drinking, increased alcohol tolerance, lying about drinking, drinking in secret, inability to do everyday activities without drinking
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What are symptoms of alcohol abuse?
Drinking to relax, drinking and driving, problems with friends and family because of drinking, neglecting responsibilities, legal problems because of alcohol
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What is the number of people that have AUD according to the 2015 NSDUH?
15.1 million adults aged 18 or older
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What is the legal limit of Blood Alcohol Concentration in the US?
Under 0.8 grams
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What are factors that contribute to alcoholism?
Depression, loneliness, emotional stress, boredom
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What are factors that contribute to alcohol abuse?
Depression, loneliness, emotional stress, boredom. Especially for males and college students
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What is the approximate amount of people that die annually from alcohol-related causes
About 88000 people
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What is the percent of traffic fatalities involve drunk drivers?
Approximately one-third, or 33 percent
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What is a diagnosis for alcoholism?
When it impacts relationships, causes harm or injury, has a negative effect on quality of life
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What is a diagnosis for alcohol abuse?
When it impacts relationships, causes harm or injury, has a negative effect on quality of life
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What is the cost of alcohol misuse in 2010 for the US?
$249 billion
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What is the fine for first time offense drunk driving?
Upwards of $10000 in legal fees and fines
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What are complications caused by alcoholism?
Brain damage, cirrhosis, and an increased risk for heart disease
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What are complications caused by alcohol abuse?
Alcohol poisoning, sexual dysfunction, and live damage
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What is the percent of US children that live with a parent with alcohol problems?
More than 10 percent
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What is the rate at which people died from drunk driving crashes in 2017?
One person every 48 minutes.
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