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That drinking and driving is a crime carrying stringent penalties is common knowledge. However, despite knowing that getting behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs can be dangerous, around 28 Americans succumb to motor vehicle crashes every day due to an alcohol-impaired driver.
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For decades, researchers and economists have been analyzing the severity of the problem of alcohol use by teenagers and young adults. While examining the measures, special attention is given to how prices of alcoholic beverages can impact consumption. Numerous studies have also determined the impacts of price on various outcomes related to alcohol consumption, such […]
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 28 people in the United States die every day due to motor vehicle accidents that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. In 2015, nearly one-third (29 percent) of all traffic-related deaths in the U.S. were due to alcohol-impaired driving crashes.
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Alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances across the world. Whether for recreational use, in a party or for overcoming boredom, alcohol is an acclaimed guest of every celebration. Most people, despite the short- and long-term consequences of alcohol, do not mind indulging in drinking every now and then. Drinking alcohol, either by […]
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Alcohol has become an integral part of our society. There is no single reason behind the increased disposition of an individual toward alcohol. Oftentimes, people choose alcohol for a multitude of reasons, such as to relax after a tiring day, alleviate stress or probably as a means of experimentation.
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Though alcohol allergies are rare, the reactions can be as serious as to require a doctor’s intervention or even hospitalization. It is commonly mistaken as alcohol intolerance or an unforgettable hangover. In comparison to alcohol allergy, alcohol intolerance is more common and less severe. However, the symptoms of alcohol allergies are often misinterpreted as the […]
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Alcoholism or alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a very acute form of alcohol abuse that has harmful side effects and can result in a broad range of issues that impact personal relationships, professional goals, and overall physical and mental health. The four cornerstones of alcoholism are a strong need to drink alcohol (craving), not being […]
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With the trend of middle-aged working people indulging in drinking, the need of the hour is to understand the repercussions of alcohol on such a large proportion of people. When people start approaching their middle age, the risk of witnessing damages due to alcohol increases more than before due to the weakening of the immunity […]
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For most adults, it becomes intractable to keep an account of the number of drinks after the first few glasses. Drinking often starts as a recreational means to socialize with friends or other associates. However, it does not take much time for such occasional drinks consumed for recreational bonding to cross the boundary of moderation […]
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Every person addicted to alcohol goes through two stages of withdrawal during recovery. The acute withdrawal syndrome (AWS) and the post-acute-withdrawal syndrome (PAWS). During these phases, recovering patients witness a range of cognitive and emotionally debilitating impairments. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, alcohol withdrawal can also turn out to be life threatening in […]
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