Alcohol Statistics & Tools
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Alcohol contributed to more than 7% of emergency department visits in 2020.
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Almost 6% of cancer cases and 4% of cancer deaths are due to alcohol use.
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More than 7 million children ages 17 and younger live with a parent who have alcohol use disorder.
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Deaths involving alcohol increased by 25.5% from 2019 to 2020.
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Alcohol is the fifth highest preventable cause of death in the U.S.
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Every year, there are more than 178,000 deaths connected to excessive alcohol use.
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Driving under the influence accounted for 31% of America's driving fatalities in 2021.
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1 in every 4 people that die by suicide meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder.
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21% of people who died by suicide had blood alcohol levels of 0.1% or more at the time of death.
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An estimated 4 million years of potential life is lost each year due to excessive alcohol use.
From Shatterproof
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DSM-5 Quiz: Answer a few questions to see if it's time for help.
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Treatment Atlas: Free, confidential search tool for evidence-based care.
From National Institutes of Health
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Tracker Cards: Keep track of what you drink with this downloadable tool.
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Spending Calculator: Find out the truth about what you spend on alcohol.
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Calorie Counter: Add up the impact alcohol has on your diet and health.
From Alcohol Change UK
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Body Map: Explore what alcohol does to the body from head to toe.
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Drinking Personality: Keep it casual by finding out what your persona is when consuming.