April is Alcohol Awareness Month

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month.

1 American Dies every 48 minutes because of alcohol-impaired driving. Every year, 3,950 Georgians die from excessive drinking. Throughout the month of April, Drug Free Cherokee will be posting important facts and resources about alcohol use. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram at @DrugFreeCherokee

For more facts related to alcohol use click here

Drinking too much is associated with:

  • Violence.

  • Sexual risk behaviors.

  • Alcohol poisoning.

  • Injuries, such as motor vehicle crashes.

  • Cancer.

  • Liver disease.

  • High blood pressure.

  • Alcohol use disorder.

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