One of every 10 drinkers eventually becomes addicted to alcohol. The younger a person starts drinking, the greater the risk of developing a problem with alcohol or other drugs. Alcohol abuse is a major public health problem.
Alcohol is the nation's third-leading cause of preventable death.
Nearly one-fourth of all Americans admitted to general hospitals have alcohol problems or are undiagnosed alcoholics who are being treated for the consequences of their drinking. Nearly half of all Americans have been exposed to alcoholism in their families. If you suspect that you or someone you know has a drinking problem, discuss it with your family physician who can refer you to a variety of sources of help and support in the community. A Digital mammography is the newest technology in breast cancer detection. It produces breast images through computerization rather than on X-ray film.