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Did you know?

- 1 out of every 10 Americans over the age of twelve have a disorder pertaining to Alcohol abuse.

- An average of 141,000 Americans die from the effects of alcohol in an average year. 

- The Kentucky death rate per 100,000 residents pertaining to alcohol was higher than the national average. 

- Alcohol abuse in Kentucky impacts public health in various ways.  It causes elevated crime, as well as, reduced productivity.  It can have long term economic effects on communities. 

Hanson, M. (2023, January 1). Alcohol Abuse Statistics [2023]: National + State Data - NCDAS. NCDAS. https://drugabusestatistics.org/alcohol-abuse-statistics/

Alcohol questions and answers | CDC. (n.d.). https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/faqs.htm