An alcoholic drink here and there may not be much of an issue for most people, but statistics say the problem goes beyond a few drinks.
FAIRBANKS, Alaska - Alcohol -related deaths are especially tragic because they are preventable. Statistics say, however, these deaths continue to rise especially in Alaska.
Over the last decade between 2012 and 2022, alcohol-related deaths in Alaska have more than doubled, causing 25 percent of deaths in our state. A recentIn the United States as a whole, 178,000 people die from alcohol-related deaths every year. These deaths might be from long-term medical effects such as, most commonly, liver disease or heart disease. They might also occur more suddenly due to alcohol poisoning or drunken accidents.
This is an expensive problem, and not only because of medical costs. The study estimates that Alaskans spend just over $827,000 on alcoholic drinks every year. That equates to $1,165 per person which is 44 percent higher than the national average. This is more than residents of any other state spend on drinks. The U.S. economy as a whole sinks an estimated $250 billion into alcohol annually.
When alcohol begins to interfere with normal day to day activities, drinking has become more than a harmless habit. Regular drinkers often report workplace problems and family strain as a result, as well as withdrawal from social interactions they formerly enjoyed. The brain impairment that often results from long-term alcohol use can involve memory and coordination issues as well as impaired problem-solving skills.
Alcoholism does not need to be a life sentence. If you think you might have a problem, talk to someone and reach out to the many resources available.‘Master manipulator’: Sister of man accused of killing mother, 4-year-old child speaks out following tragedy
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