Over 100,000 people die in the United States per year of alcohol-related causes. While social drinking in small amounts produces no adverse consequences, many people go on to abuse alcohol. They may have significant health, family, work, or legal consequences. People who begin drinking before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism than those who begin at age 21. Alcohol, like nicotine and marijuana, is frequently the entry level drug that leads to harder drugs, such as cocaine and heroin.
Alcohol is also one of the most physically damaging drugs.
It can cause liver and kidney damage as well as high blood pressure and heart disease. Seizures are also commonly associated with alcohol withdrawal. All Rights Reserved.