Alcohol Abuse/Alcoholism Facts

There have been many articles and blogs about alcoholism and its impacts on the individual and society. However, this article is not one of them. This article will state some interesting facts and figures about alcoholism/alcohol abuse.

1.      1 in 14 adults in America are alcoholic
2.      More than half of the population has one or more alcoholics in their family
3.      2 in 3 murders and suicides are performed by those who have abused alcohol
4.      People who consumed alcohol before the age of 15 have a 500% higher chance of being an alcoholic adult than those who have not
5.      The 3rd largest killer on Earth: ALCOHOL
6.      A man is an alcoholic if he consumes >14 drinks a week
7.      A woman is an alcoholic if she consumes >7 drinks a week
8.      Alcoholics believe alcoholism “just happens”
9.      Alcohol abuse leads to 80% of all date rapes
10.  Long term effects include, but are not limited to:
a.       Liver disease
b.      Heart disease
c.       Psychiatric and social problems
d.      Increased risk of certain cancers
11.  Alcoholic males are 15 times more likely to suffer erectile dysfunction than males who aren’t alcoholic
12.  Alcoholic women who drink while pregnant will:
a.       Most likely give birth to a baby suffering from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
b.      Give birth to a baby that will die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
c.       Have a higher risk of miscarriage during their first trimester
13.  Alcohol abuse shrinks the brain
14.  24% of students are driven by alcoholics
15.  Russia has the highest rate of alcoholism

Hopefully, after this blog about alcohol abuse/alcoholism, you’ll take proper precaution when it comes to the consumption of alcohol.

****Facts 4, 6, 7, 9,11, 12, and 14 can all be found on the Center of Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Websitehttp://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/index.html****Facts 1, 2, and 5 can be found on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA) Websitehttp://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health**** Facts 8, 10, and 13 can be found on WebMd’s Websitehttp://www.webmd.com/mental-health/tc/Alcohol-Abuse-and-Dependence-Topic-Overview