Alcohol is used by a large segment of the population and is one of the most commonly abused substances. National surveys reveal that 7 out of 10 adults in the U.S. and Alaska drank alcohol in the past year and more than half
Alcohol is used by a large segment of the population and is one of the most commonly abused substances. National surveys reveal that 7 out of 10 adults in the U.S. and Alaska drank alcohol in the past year and more than half of all adults report past month alcohol use. While alcohol is part of our social culture and frequently plays a role in celebrations, it is often a factor in tragedies. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence estimates that alcohol is a factor in 40 percent of all violent crimes, and is often an element in non-stranger violence, including intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
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