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Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Connecticut
Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism) Defined
Caffeine and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
Tips for Parents
Enabling
Alcohol Abuse Links

Alcohol

A nationwide report estimates that 40% of underage drinkers received free alcohol from adults over 21.

Did You Know ...

-- Alcohol is used by more young people in the United States than tobacco or illicit drugs.
-- Excessive alcohol consumption is associated with approximately 75,000 deaths per year.
-- Underage alcohol and other drug use has been linked to unintentional injuries, physical fights, academic and occupational problems, and illegal behavior.
-- Long-term alcohol misuse is associated with liver disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and neurological damage as well as psychiatric problems such as depression, anxiety, and antisocial personality disorder.


		Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Connecticut
		Alcohol Dependence (Alcoholism) Defined
		Caffeine and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combination
		Tips for Parents
		Enabling
		Alcohol Abuse Links