{"id":6290,"date":"2022-04-06T09:00:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T09:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letusfight4u.com\/?p=6290"},"modified":"2023-11-03T10:03:51","modified_gmt":"2023-11-03T10:03:51","slug":"alcohol-awareness-month-alcohol-addiction-treatment-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petrolawfirm.com\/alcohol-awareness-month-alcohol-addiction-treatment-and-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Alcohol Awareness Month: Alcohol Addiction, Treatment and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"
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April marks National Alcohol Awareness Month and is sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD<\/a>) to educate the masses about America\u2019s #1 health problem: alcohol dependence.\u00a0Alcohol addiction is a serious problem in the United States, and it’s something that isn’t talked about enough. More than 6 percent of adults in the U.S. have an alcohol use disorder, and alcohol addiction can start as early as 12 years old. An additional 623,000 people<\/a> between the ages of 12 and 17 have alcohol use disorders. Every day, about 28 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes \u2014 that’s one person every 52 minutes. Of the 1,233 traffic deaths among children ages 0 to 14 years in 2016, 214 (17%)<\/a> involved an alcohol-impaired driver.<\/p>\n The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) defines alcohol use disorder (AUD) as a “chronic relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive alcohol use, loss of control over alcohol intake, and a negative emotional state when not using.”<\/p>\n Alcohol addiction is a serious problem, but it’s one that can be treated with the right help. With treatment, alcoholics can recover and live healthy, fulfilling lives. We hope this Alcohol Awareness Month will be a time for people to start conversations about alcohol addiction and prevention, and we encourage everyone to reach out if they need help.<\/p>\n Let’s start with a true story. Henry Ruggs was a star football player. He played college football for three years at the University of Alabama and then went on to play at the professional level for the Las Vegas Raiders. He had a great career and future ahead of him. However, he destroyed his future, and killed an innocent woman when he decided to get behind the wheel of his vehicle after a night out. He is currently facing felony driving under the influence and reckless driving charges<\/a>. He was driving 156 mph with a blood-alcohol content twice the legal limit in Nevada in the early-morning hours of Nov. 2, when his Corvette Stingray slammed into Tina Tintor’s Toyota RAV4, which burst into flames. Max, Tintor’s dog, was also killed in the crash.<\/p>\n The legal limit in Alabama is 0.08% BAC. Everyone’s body processes alcohol differently, depending on many factors. The safest and most responsible thing to do is not get behind the wheel, no matter how many drinks you had.<\/p>\n The best way to prevent drunk driving is to never drink and drive. Whatever it takes, make sure you do not drive drunk or even buzzed. Give your keys to a sober friend, and find a designated driver or call a safe ride.<\/p>\n Your car insurance rates could go up if you are caught driving drunk. A DUI stays on your record for at least five years, and in some states, as long as 15 years. That means your alcohol-related incident will have long-lasting ramifications. Your best bet is to avoid a DUI altogether by not drinking if you plan on driving.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nWhat is alcoholism?<\/h2>\n
Is it okay to get behind the wheel after drinking?<\/h2>\n
How to prevent drunk driving?<\/h2>\n
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How does drunk driving impacts car insurance rates?<\/h2>\n