CDC Study: 1 in 10 Adult Deaths in US Result of Binge Drinking

USA (PRWEB) July 03, 2014

According to a recent report from the CDC, excessive drinking is causing 10% of adult deaths (20-64 years) - all preventable. The study was conducted between 2006 and 2010, showing that our battle with alcohol abuse is long from over.

In the recent Time article “One in 10 Deaths Due to Excessive Drinking” (6/30), it was stated that early deaths from binge drinking costs the U.S. 88,000 lives and almost a quarter of a trillion dollars per year. Only 30% of the deaths came from women, 5% of the deaths came from under aged drinking and but this number is on the rise each year.

The report also revealed 4 specific ways excessive drinking kills; disease (breast, liver and colon cancer), alcohol poisoning, liver disease, and drunk driving. The average alcohol related death resulted in 30 years of lost life. Another startling figure was that of all these deaths, 5% were underage drinking-related deaths.

One fact that can’t be ignored is that alcohol abuse claims more lives than mental illness, suicide, diabetes, and even kidney disease. Most of the deaths reported came from a single instance (a car accident, or excessive drinking/alcohol poisoning).

When it comes to drinking, one more time could cost you your life, and getting help now is key. Our treatment center, Harbor Village, is a luxury rehab facility in Southern Florida with specialized help for clients suffering from all stages of alcohol addiction.

At Harbor Village, an alcoholism treatment center, individualized programs have been developed by a team of medical experts to help clients achieve recovery from both drugs and alcohol. Located in Miami, Florida, the facility allows each client to experience detoxification in a luxury, state-of-the art environment. Clients are welcomed with upscale accommodations including a beautifully furnished suite complete with satellite television, over an acre of outdoor lounge area, spa, salon, massage and acupuncture services, nutritious, gourmet dining and the personalized support of a friendly, knowledgeable staff.

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