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Drinking alcohol is an adult recreational pastime with no health benefits. If consumed in excess, alcohol can ravage the brain and body. Some people get hooked on the buzz and drink to the point of alcohol addiction. Gradually, this can change the drinker’s entire personality. Short-term Effects of Alcohol Alcohol goes straight to the brain …
Drinking alcohol is a social activity that, if done in moderation, is benign at best. When people take their drinking habits too far, it can reduce their life expectancy. So how much is too much? Alcohol Consumption and Life Expectancy According to a 2016 Lancet study of 600,000 drinkers, those who consume 10-15 drinks per …
Excessive consumption of alcohol is known to impair judgment and lower inhibitions, thereby increasing the chances of aggressive behavior and criminal activity. According to the National Council On Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), alcohol plays a role in 40% of all violent crimes in the US. The NCADD stats further reveal that alcohol is a …
In 2019, US law enforcement made an estimated 1,558,862 arrests for drug crimes. Of these, 86.7% were for possession of illicit drugs and 13.3% were for drug distribution. Users are paying the most penalties. What is the scope of drug crimes in the US and how did the problem reach its current magnitude? Drug Crimes …
Drinking alcohol is a common adult pastime but not everyone can drink alcohol in moderation. Some people consume too much alcohol in a single setting and eventually develop alcohol addiction. According to research by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 95,000 Americans die each year from excessive alcohol consumption. A person can die …
DUI (driving under the influence) is a roadside infraction that occurs when a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle. Impaired driving is a huge danger on North America’s roads and highways. Each year, approximately 1.5 million drivers are arrested in the US for being under the influence of …
