Information for those with a family history of alcoholism/alcohol problems from NIAAA

National Facts on
Alcohol and Health Consequences

WorkplaceWomen- Alcohol-Consumption Dependence/Alcoholism

If you are like many Americans, you may drink alcohol occasionally. Or, like others, you may drink moderate amounts of alcohol on a more regular basis.
Learn more about your health and Alcohol in this brochure from NIAAA



 

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Learn more on research related to genetics, UCSF Family Alcoholism and Genetics Project, provides more information and the ability to support research in this area.

Alcohol Overdose & Poisoning


Information on Warning signs & Quick Facts

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 2.6 million young people do not know that a person can die of an overdose of alcohol. Alcohol poisoning occurs when a person drinks a large quantity of alcohol in a short amount of time. 

Information On College Drinking
Alcohol Ads and Youth

Get Info On Talking to your kids about Alcohol from NIAAA

Alcoholic liver disease (ALD)—and particularly cirrhosis—has long been one of the most prevalent and devastating conditions caused by alcohol consumption, and is one of the leading causes of alcohol–related death.  Report NIAAA

State Health Rankings

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Alcohol is a drug or it isn't! 
Read outrage on Alcohol being excluded from the "Drug Policy" efforts

Many alcoholics are malnourished, either because they ingest too little of essential nutrients (e.g., carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins) or because alcohol and its metabolism prevent the body from properly absorbing, digesting, and using those nutrients. s.