Can You Guess What 14 Million Americans Have In Common?
- 8.10.2009
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If you guessed alcohol dependence/alcohol abuse, you are correct.
14 million or 7.4 percent of the population meets the criteria for alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Of these 14 million, more than 95% will die from this disease. The average alcoholic dies 26 years earlier than their normal life expectancy.
Alcoholism is 100% preventable. If you are predisposed to drink, there is little control over your addiction once you begin drinking. However, there are signs to watch for. A self-disciplined person can recognize the signs and eliminate alcohol from their life.
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14 million or 7.4 percent of the population meets the criteria for alcoholism or alcohol abuse. Of these 14 million, more than 95% will die from this disease. The average alcoholic dies 26 years earlier than their normal life expectancy.
Alcoholism is 100% preventable. If you are predisposed to drink, there is little control over your addiction once you begin drinking. However, there are signs to watch for. A self-disciplined person can recognize the signs and eliminate alcohol from their life.
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