by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | FAQs, Prevention, Underage Issues, Youth
Why is age of first use of alcohol so critically important? Kids who start drinking alcohol before age 15 are 5 times more likely to develop alcohol abuse or dependence than people who first used alcohol at age 21 or older. A study published in the Archives...
by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Understanding Addiction
Why do some people become addicted to alcohol and drugs and others do not? Whether a person decides to use alcohol or drugs is a personal choice, influenced by multiple biological, familial, psychological and sociocultural factors. But, once a person uses alcohol...
by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Alcohol, Drugs
Alcohol and drug use among employees and their family members can be an expensive problem for business and industry, with issues ranging from lost productivity, absenteeism, injuries, fatalities, theft and low employee morale, to an increase in health care, legal...
by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Alcohol, Drugs, DUIs, Understanding Addiction
The use of alcohol and drugs can negatively affect all aspects of a person’s life, impact their family, friends and community, and place an enormous burden on American society. One of the most significant areas of risk with the use of alcohol and drugs is the...
by admin | Apr 18, 2024 | Alcohol, Drugs, DUIs
FACT: An estimated 32% of fatal car crashes involve an intoxicated driver or pedestrian. (NHTSA) FACT: 3,952 fatally injured drivers tested positive for drug involvement. (FARS) FACT: Over 1.2 million drivers were arrested in 2011 for driving under the...