What are the potential dangers of using alcohol abuse?
When we see people drinking so frequently in various social situations, it’s difficult to consider that alcohol consumption can be deadly. But the statistics bear this out: • In most states, more than 1/3 of traffic fatalities are related to alcohol consumption (2005 survey, compiled by MADD). • thousands of students (high school and college age) die each year from non-automobile accidents following alcohol consumption, including bicycle accidents, falls, drownings and alcohol poisoning (University of Notre Dame study, 2007). • Most states set a level of 0.08% as the blood alcohol concentration at which a person will be cited for drunk driving (which can be achieved with 2-3 alcoholic drinks). A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.30% can result in loss of consciousness and possible death. Call us today to find out more about our abuse alcoholism center drug treatment.
