"According to substance abuse research, most people who enter alcohol and drug treatment have at least one relapse. Follow-up contact, as well as participation in support groups, have both been shown to improve long-term treatment outcomes."

"It is important to note that alcohol overdose doesn't only occur from any one heavy drinking incident, but may also occur from
a constant infusion of alcohol in the blood stream."

"It is estimated that more than 3 million teenagers in the U.S. between the ages of 14 to 17 are problem drinkers."

"Research demonstrates that pregnant drug users, because of the drugs themselves or because of poor self-care in general, bear a much higher rate of low birth-weight babies than the average."

"People who are experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms should not treat these symptoms at home."

"500,000 Americans who are dependent on alcohol are between the ages of 9 and 12."

"Fortunately, research has revealed quite a lot about what does and does not work in drug and alcohol abuse prevention at the individual, family, and at the community levels."

"In 1998 in the United States, 1,668 drivers from the ages of 16 to 20 were involved in alcohol related fatal motor vehicle crashes. Another 21,000 were involved in alcohol-related accidents that resulted in injury."

"In the United States, research has demonstrated that continued alcohol abuse is one of the major risk factors for violence in intimate relationships."

"In the United States, 33% of alcoholism-related deaths are from suicides or accidents such as drownings, head injuries from falling, or car crashes."

"U.S. research studies on twins strongly suggest a very strong genetic link to alcoholism."

"In the U.S., by the time they are high school seniors, 80% have used alcohol and 62% have been drunk."

"Alcohol use interacts with conditions such as depression and stress to contribute to suicide, the third leading cause of death among people between the ages of 14 and 25. In one study, 37 percent of eighth grade females who drank heavily reported attempting suicide, compared with 11 percent who did not drink."

"U.S. alcoholism research demonstrates the fact that once a person quits drinking and after the alcohol withdrawal symptoms go away, it is important for the individual to join a treatment or sobriety program such as Alcoholics Anonymous to help him or her maintain sobriety."

"If you choose to drink alcohol, doing so responsibly can help you avoid future hangovers."

"The effects of many medications are strengthened by alcohol, while others are inhibited. Of particular importance is its reinforcing effect on anti-anxiety drugs, sedatives, antidepressants, and anti-psychotic medications."

"According to a 1999 Federal Trade Commission report, other forms of alcohol promotion include sponsorships of musical and sporting events, displays at retail outlets, branded t-shirts, hats, and so on."

"Several U.S. studies have shown that about half of alcoholics who have successfully undergone detoxification will relapse within 6-12 months. Remaining alcohol-free is a very difficult task for most alcoholics."

"Alcohol withdrawal syndrome is a group of symptoms manifested by individuals who stop drinking alcohol after a pattern of continuous and excessive consumption."

"SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use & Health defines alcohol dependence or abuse using criteria specified in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV). These criteria include such symptoms as giving up or reducing other important activities in favor of alcohol use, trouble with the law due to alcohol use, and increased tolerance to alcohol,recurrent alcohol use resulting in physical danger."

"As demonstrated by alcoholism statistics, approximately 14 million people in the United States are addicted to alcohol or engage in alcohol abuse."

"Teenage drug and alcohol abuse research shows that adolescent drug and alcohol abuse and addiction affects youth from all races, socioeconomic levels, religious preferences, and geographic locations."

"The alcohol content of a standard drink of beer, dinner wine, or distilled spirits (either straight or in a mixed drink) are equivalent. The point: to a breathalyzer, they are all the same."

"Even one beer can slow your reactions and confuse your thinking. This means anything that requires concentration and coordination, such as driving, is dangerous when you have consumed even one alcoholic drink."

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