Tag: excess drinking

15 Million Americans Are Battling Alcohol Use Disorder

Over an eight-year period, alcohol-related emergency room visits increased 47%. As a new year kicks off, some may be rethinking their relationship with alcohol.  In fact, according to the National Institutes of Health, greater than 15 million people in the US are living with alcohol use disorder.   The most recent numbers come from a study… Continue reading 15 Million Americans Are Battling Alcohol Use Disorder

Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?

A new op-ed makes the case that higher taxation could reduce excess drinking.  Decreasing the amount of binge drinking in the country could be as simple as increasing taxes, according to a recent piece by The Washington Post editorial board. The board notes that 60 years ago, about 40% of American adults smoked cigarettes, whereas… Continue reading Could Higher Taxes Affect Binge Drinking?

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