In 2015, a record number of Minnesotans passed away from alcohol- associated causes. That suggests deaths from alcohol overdose and poisoning, liver illness and other organ damage brought on byalcohol The numbers do not even consist of deaths from driving under the influence.
In overall, 1,162 Minnesotans passed away alcohol- associated deaths in 2021. That is more than the number of murders and suicides integrated.
Lots of states have actually seen an boost in deaths linked to alcohol use, and alcohol- associated deaths have really been on the increase all throughout the nation from the previous 20 years.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with 2 long time alcohol and addiction treatment professionals about resolving excessive alcohol use and how to decrease drinking.
If you or somebody you understand are having a hard time with excessive drinking, here are some resources:
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Dr. Joseph Lee is the president and CEO of the Hazelden Betty Ford Structure.
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Peter Hayden is the creator of Turning Point, a north Minneapolis center that provides culturally particularsubstance use disorder treatment He has a Ph.D. in co-occurring disorders.
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