Every year alcohol misuse results in increased criminal justice and law enforcement expenses, decreased work productivity and increased health care costs. Alcoholism affects almost every aspect of society including: Higher incidence of DUI related accidents. Increased traffic fatalities.
How does alcohol affect the immune system?
- In addition to its direct effects on the immune system, alcohol can have an indirect impact on immunity through. its actions in the stomach and intestines (GI tract). The GI tract is one of the first parts of the body to come into contact with alcohol and, as a result, bears the brunt of alcohol’s harmful effects.
What are the long term effects of alcohol abuse?
- Over the long term, alcohol misuse weakens the immune system and increases the risk and severity of viral and bacterial infections, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C, and lung infections. 1,2.
Does alcohol advertising increase or decrease consumption?
- In general, studies based on economic analyses suggest that advertising does not increase overall consumption, but instead may encourage people to switch beverage brands or types. At the same time, research based on survey data indicates that children who like alcohol advertisements intend to drink more frequently as adults.
What race drinks the most alcohol in the US?
- highest overall alcohol use among persons age 12 and over (57.4 percent). American Indian/Alaska Natives report the highest levels of binge drinking (30.2 percent), followed by Whites (23.9 percent), Hispanic/Latinos
Healthcare costs, crime and law enforcement, as well as motor vehicle crashes are also among the top alcohol-related expenses. The CDC estimates that these figures are all underestimated because alcohol's involvement in sickness, injury, and death is not always available or reported.