Alcohol Facts and Statistics | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse …
Learn up-to-date facts and statistics on alcohol consumption and its impact in the United States and globally. Explore topics related to alcohol misuse and treatment, underage drinking, the …
Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder | National Institute on …
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse social, occupational, or health consequences. It …
Alcohol's Effects on Health | National Institute on Alcohol Abuse …
Science-based information on alcohol from NIAAA, including alcohol’s effects on the brain and body, drinking levels, alcohol use disorder, and when to get help.
alcohol-related causes annually, making alcohol the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States. The first is tobacco, and the second is poor diet and physical inactivity.
Alcohol Use in the United States: Alcohol Facts and Statistics » Prevalence of Drinking: According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 85.6 percent of people ages …
Alcohol and Young Adults Ages 18 to 25
According to the 2023 NSDUH, 9.8 million young adults ages 18 to 25 (28.7% in this age group) reported binge drinking in the past month (see glossary for definition of binge drinking). 4,5 …
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in the United States: Age Groups and ...
Table 5.9B—Alcohol use disorder in past year: among people aged 12 or older; by age group and demographic characteristics, percentages, 2022 and 2023. [cited 2024 Aug 2]. Available from: …
Alcohol and Older Adults Ages 65+ - National Institute on Alcohol …
According to the 2023 NSDUH, 2.7 million people ages 65+ (4.6% in this age group) met the criteria for past-year alcohol use disorder. 5,6; According to the U.S. Centers for Disease …
Alcohol's Effects on Health - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse …
Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health. Here’s how alcohol can affect your body: Brain: Alcohol interferes with the brain’s …
Alcohol Facts and Statistics Alcohol Use in the United States Prevalence of Drinking: According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 85.6 percent of people ages 18 …