“alcohol” Charts
Uncle Sam Smokes the Chronic, War on Drugs $1 Tril Failure »
The US leads the world in legal and illegal drug use, particularly in regards to marijuana and cocaine. The US…
Alcohol Named Most Destructive Drug in UK »
In an analysis of the relative harm of drugs in the UK, members of the Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs…
The Deadly Legal Drug »
According to the "Global status report on alcohol and health 2014," 5.9% of deaths worldwide are attributable to alcohol. Even…
Wining and Dining: The Top Consumers of Wine »
Hope you like communion, because Vatican City comes in at number one for their wine consumption. European countries are most…
The Most Distracting Thing You Can Do While Driving »
For driving under the influence, alcohol and drugs are often considered the worst distractions. A new study has found a…
The Danger of Texting and Driving »
Texting has surpassed intoxication as the leading cause of death among teen drivers. Every year, 3000 teenagers lose their lives…
Which College Athletes Drink The Most? »
According to an NCAA survey, lacrosse players consume more alcohol than other college athletes. They also smoke more weed than…
Cancer Survival Rates Increasing, Still Room For Improvement »
While surviving certain cancers has become nearly assured, cancers of the pancreas, lung, esophagus, and liver have continued to kill…
So I Shouldn't Let My Kid Taste My Beer? »
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reported that people that report they drank before age 15 (roughly…
The Employees That Belong To The Drinking Class »
Some professions more than others are likely to drive their employees to find comfort at the bottom of a bottle.…
Which Region Gets the Thirstiest Around the Holidays? »
Residents of the Northeast are significantly more likely to drink alcohol at Christmas or other end-of-year get togethers than Americans…
The Best Drink For Any Holiday Occasion »
With the holiday season in full swing, it's about time to start celebrating! But what alcoholic beverage is right for…
The Most Harmful Drug? Alcohol »
A study done in the U.K. assigned different harm scores to a variety of drugs based on the damage they…
Alaskan Reefer Madness: Smoky Stats Worry MJ Enthusiasts »
In November 2014, Alaskans will vote on a ballot initiative to either end or continue marijuana prohibition. Support for ending…
Is #TeenDrinking on the Decline? »
The Center for Disease Control's latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) shows that alcohol use is declining for U.S. students…
South Koreans Do This Four Times As Much As Americans »
South Koreans drink twice as much liquor as Russians and more than four times as much as Americans. The US…
Who Supports Lowering the Drinking Age Most? »
Because of its perceived strictness in comparison with much of the world, the high drinking age in the United States…
Sobering Up Before Hitting The Road »
More and more Americans are making the right choice when it comes to drinking and driving. In 2011, the number…
World Says No to Infidelity, But Divorce is OK »
Across the globe, people were asked what they thought about eight topics that are often considered moral issues. It turns…
Alcohol Expenditure Vs. Median Income »
Comparing 2010 annual median incomes to the percentage of those incomes spent on alcohol reveals an alarming trend. The leading…
U.S. Drinkers Divide Between Beer and Wine as Favorite »
Americans who drink are equally likely to name beer (36%) or wine (35%) as the alcoholic drink they most often…
Older Women Are More Cautious Drivers Than Men »
When surveyed, American women over age 65 were more likely to avoid driving in certain conditions than men of the…
Young Americans Aren't Getting Driver's Licenses »
Fewer young Americans are getting their driver's licenses. In 1983, 68.9% of 17-year-olds had driver's licenses, but by 2010, only…
Alcohol-Drug Combination ED Visits »
In 2009, there were approximately 519,650 ED visits caused by users combining alcohol with one or more drugs. The most…
Drunk Driving Fatal Crashes, by Age Group »
In 2008, 11,773 fatalities (23% of all traffic fatalities) were the result of alcohol-impaired driving, a 6% decrease since 1998.…
High Schoolers Become Less Likely to Ride with Drunk Drivers »
In 1991, 39.9% of American students in 9th through 12th grade said that they had ridden with a driver who…
Most Popular Alcoholic Drinks Globally »
Alcoholic consumption grew by 1.6% in 2012 to 27 billion liters. Vodka, propelled by Russia, whose 13.9 liters per capita…
Parent Engagement Prevents Teen Substance Abuse »
The data displayed above indicates that the involvement of parents in the lives of teens makes a significant impact in…
Decrease in Self-Reported Drinking and Driving »
In 2010, Americans reported drinking and driving about 112 million times, a significant decrease from the 160 million drinking and…
Binge Drinking Among Women »
The most likely women to binge drink are women ages 18 to 24, with 24% of American women in this…