Alcohol Use Disorder

Alcohol Spending

What Is Alcohol Spending in the U.S.? According to Research America, in 2019, the United States spent nearly $252 billion on alcohol. Alcohol spending in the country is astronomical. Not all drinking expenses are created equal. Excessive alcohol use costs Americans and their government more than light to moderate drinking. Cost of Excessive Alcohol Use […]

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Treatment Rates for Californians Suffering From a Substance Use Disorder

Looking at Addiction and Treatment Statistics in the State   According to the California Health Care Foundation, substance use disorders (SUDs) are common in the state. Approximately 8% of Californians meet the standards for a diagnosable substance use disorder, but very few seek treatment. Studies show that only 10% of those with a SUD ever

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How Alcohol Can Affect Your Memory

The Danger of Alcohol-Induced Blackouts   Excessive drinking or binge drinking can cause a person to temporarily lose their memory. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), alcohol-related blackouts “are gaps in a person’s memory for events that occurred while they were intoxicated.”  These blackouts happen because the alcohol prevents the

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Are People Drinking More During the Pandemic?

Agency Announces Second Study into Pandemic Drinking Habits   As reported by Nextgov, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism has announced a second study into the drinking habits of Americans during the pandemic. A previous study showed that Americans were drinking more during the health crisis.  The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and

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Studies Show Increase in Alcohol Use Disorder for Millennials

Pandemic Takes Toll on Millennial Health    A new study from Blue Cross Blue Shield Association reported on by Benefits Pro shows that millennials’ health has been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the study, over the past year, there has been a 7 percent increase in alcohol use disorder and a 12 percent

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