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The single drug linked to the largest percentage of state costs is alcohol. We were able to identify $9.2 billion in state spending linked to only to alcohol

CASA-Shoveling Up the Costs Substance Abuse.

 

Kids at risk, and the dangers of drinking-
Researchers find three chromosomal areas with links to alcoholism vulnerability  


Alcohol and Youth, A national crisis......
The development of alcohol use problems, including alcoholism, is influenced by multiple genes (i.e., what we inherit), the environment (i.e., where and how we live), and interactions between the two.
NIAAA Alcohol Alert NO.48, 7/2000


A Louisiana Nightmare.
Promoting Sex and Alcohol--What does this really say?  Well, for one 17year old who appeared in the "Girls Gone Wild" video-It says "Lawsuit"!
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Recovery Issues for those with a family history, personal history of alcoholism and addiction. 

Cheap beer, what does that have to do with America's number one public health problem?

 

Family History and Intense exposure to risks in the environment are toxic for some!

NEW Landmark report and call for action by the NAS on Alcohol Risks to Youth overview here

 

 



 

 

 

10/15---LSU Student dies Alcohol Poisoning-Outraged members in the state of Louisiana say "Stop Alcohol from Killing our kids!!"

 

 


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