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Women and Alcohol
The CDC reports excessive alcohol use is linked to more than 43,000 deaths among women each year. Because alcohol affects women differently than men, there are unique health and safety risks when women drink to excess. Data on the CDC website includes the following about women and alcohol use
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Alcohol and the Brain
It is good to understand how alcohol affects the brain and its functions: Alcohol is a depressant. The more you drink, the more specific parts of the brain are affected. The cerebrum controls functions like vision, reasoning, emotions, and recognition. As the amount of alcohol consumed increases
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Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Alcohol use disorder is a medical condition characterized by an impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite negative social, work, or health-related consequences. It is considered a brain disorder and may be mild, moderate, or severe. According to the 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and