Research shows LGBTQ+ individuals are at higher risk for alcohol misuse due to unique challenges like discrimination and social stigma. Our intern, Merryn Thompson, has uncovered significant disparities, emphasizing the need for inclusive and equitable prevention efforts.

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Driving under the influence remains one of the most preventable causes of road fatalities. Explore data and strategies proven to reduce alcohol-related crashes.

• The Role of Binge Drinking in Alcohol-Impaired Driving in the U.S.

  • This study examines the connection between drinking patterns and alcohol-impaired (AI) driving using data from the 2006 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System.

• 0.5% Blood Alcohol Content Implications

  • This fact sheet shows that .05% BAC laws can prevent alcohol-impaired driving and save over 1,500 lives each year. Lowering the BAC limit decreases driving after drinking and deters individuals at all BAC levels.

Alcohol misuse incurs billions in lost productivity and healthcare costs annually. Discover the economic consequences of excessive alcohol consumption in the United States.

• Economic Costs of Alcohol in the United States

  • Excessive alcohol consumption causes 79,000 deaths and results in $223.5 billion in economic costs annually in the U.S. This includes lost productivity, healthcare expenses, criminal justice costs, and the financial impacts of binge drinking, underage drinking, and drinking during pregnancy.

Policies play a crucial role in curbing alcohol misuse. Learn about what interventions or policies work to prevent alcohol misuse.

• The Economic Impact of Excessive Alcohol Consumption in Texas

  • This research examines the financial and public health impact of excessive alcohol consumption in Texas. It also explores the potential benefits of raising alcohol excise taxes by a dime per drink, which could generate significant revenue and reduce alcohol-related harm, such as underage drinking, traffic deaths, and other incidents.

• What Americans Think about Alcohol and How it is Regulated

  • This 2021 survey showcases how most American adults support state alcohol regulations and the three-tier system, which separates production, distribution, and sale of alcohol. They are happy with the current system and want lawmakers to focus on public health and safety over convenience and price when making changes to alcohol laws.

• The World Health Organization Interventions (SUMMARIZED)

• The World Health Organization Interventions (IN-DEPTH RESEARCH)

  • The WHO SAFER interventions showcase key strategies to reduce harmful alcohol use, including strengthening restrictions on alcohol availability, enforcing drink-driving laws, and increasing access to treatment. It also highlights the effectiveness of banning alcohol advertising, raising alcohol prices through excise taxes, and promoting public health policies to protect vulnerable groups.

From cancer to mental health challenges, alcohol misuse has far-reaching health consequences. Discover more about how alcohol impacts your well-being.

• Statement from the American Society of Clinical Oncology

  • This statement from the American Society of Clinical Oncology discusses the established link between alcohol consumption and various cancers, emphasizing alcohol as a modifiable risk factor. It highlights the importance of public education, policy efforts, and research to reduce alcohol-related cancer risks and improve outcomes for cancer patients.

• Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health (2023)

  • Canada’s Guidance on Alcohol and Health is informed by a public health perspective. It provides accurate and current information about the risks and harms associated with the use of alcohol. The guidance should help people make well-informed and responsible decisions about their alcohol consumption.

• USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans - Alcohol

  • This paper provides guidelines on alcohol consumption, emphasizing that while moderate drinking may be acceptable for some adults, it should be limited to reduce health risks. It highlights the negative impact of excessive alcohol consumption on health, including the increased risk of death and various diseases, and urges caution due to the potential cancer and cardiovascular risks, even at low levels of intake.

• Alcohol Consumption and All-Cause Mortality, 2023

  • This study investigates the association between alcohol use and all-cause mortality, analyzing data from 107 cohort studies published between 1980 and 2021. It found that low to moderate alcohol consumption did not significantly reduce mortality risk compared to lifetime nondrinkers, while higher alcohol intake (25+ grams per day) was associated with an increased risk of mortality, especially among women.