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New Web Resources From the CDC Alcohol Program

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July 26, 2022

 

New CDC Alcohol and Other Substance Use Fact Sheet 

Using alcohol with other substances is unsafe and increases the risk of overdose and other health problems. Learn more.
Drinking alcohol while using opioids increases the risk of overdose and death. www.cdc.gov/alcohol

 

A graphic titled Did You Know? shows the outline of wine bottles and glasses below text that says: In the US, 140,000 people die per year and 380 people die per day from excessive alcohol use. CDC's new alcohol screening tool allows adults to anonymously check their drinking & create a personalized change plan. States & communities can use proven strategies to create social & physical environments that reduce excessive alcohol use & its impact. Access the tool & view prevention strategies: https://go.usa.gov/xJMGK.

   

 

Other updates:

The American Journal of Preventive Medicine is now offering continuing medical education credits for reading the article, “Alcohol Consumption and 15 Causes of Fatal Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” 
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