| Begun in 1987 by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD), Alcohol Awareness Month provides a focused opportunity across America to increase awareness and understanding of alcoholism, its causes, effective treatment and recovery. |
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| DID YOU KNOW? |
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Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive disease, genetically predisposed and can be fatal if untreated; however, people can and do recover: an estimated 20 million individuals and family members are living in recovery. |
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Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of death in the U.S. |
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Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to numerous health, neurological and social problems. |
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According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 10,322 people lost their lives in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes in 2012. |
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| TAKE ACTION: |
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Check out the Care Management Programs offered through Cigna and Anthem, which can provide support and refer you to appropriate resources such as an inpatient facility or outpatient programs. |
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Take a look at the NCADD, which can help family and friends find appropriate treatment facilities and direct people toward healthcare professionals, as well as connect them to other individuals who are coping with the same problems. |
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Get assistance with the emotional aspects of alcoholism from the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Take advantage of unlimited telephonic counseling and up to 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year for you and family members who live with you. (Employer ID: Pearson) |
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Need help having that important conversation with your teen about drinking? Here's an article from LifeCare to help get you started. |
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