The article highlights that it also takes a toll on an estimated 414,000 adolescents ages 12 to 17, which leads to alcohol use disorder. However, the excessive use of alcohol impacts the lives of many families.Īccording to an article published on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, alcohol claims over 30% of all driving fatalities. It is socially acceptable in many cultures and very common to see at many social gatherings, private parties and sporting events. There is prevalent thinking dating back hundreds of years that alcohol needs to be present to have a good time. The danger lies in not monitoring how much we consume and how often, which can lead to a false sense that we are consuming it at a safe level. The use of alcohol is often associated with celebrations, relaxation, and a complimentary beverage to many of our favorite dishes.
Fort Knox’s Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) joins these efforts to raise the awareness of Soldiers, Family Members, Civilians, Federal Employees and Contractors to alcohol-related issues. In 1987, the affiliates of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) mobilized the annual Alcohol Awareness Month Campaign across America to provide awareness, education and resources on the cause of alcohol use disorder, prevention strategies, and treatment options for one of America’s largest health problems.
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My intent here is to start a culture shift by generating conversations on how to drink responsibly, how to socialize without the use of alcohol, and how to make low-risk decisions. While making the community aware of this subject, I am not intending to provide answers to alcohol-related issues or deter its use. But what about two or three, or four glasses? How much alcohol is too much?Īs we prepare for National Alcohol Awareness Month throughout April, these questions and more should not be far from our lips. Few would argue against enjoying a glass of wine, beer or bourbon with a nice meal. (Photo Credit: Eric Pilgrim, Fort Knox News) VIEW ORIGINALįORT KNOX, Ky. During April 2023 for National Alcohol Awareness Month, officials from the Army Substance Abuse Program will be emphasizing a change in thinking about alcohol use.
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