https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year in the United States. (NIAAA) en-us 2018-05-09 17:04:17 UTC 2023-05-28 05:48:37 UTC hello@padlet.com http://c3.thejournal.ie/media/2017/09/public-health-alcohol-bill-2-752x501.jpg danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722660 Alcohol's primary ingredient is ethanol, which is produced through the fermentation of fruits, grains, and sugars. ]]> 2018-05-10 17:43:25 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722660 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722822 Alcohol is typically used in social settings, and serves as a depressant. Depending on the amount consumed, the effects can vary:
- When consumed in small doses, it can create a state of euphoria, reduce anxiety, and increase one's ability to socialize.
- When consumed in large doses, it can lead to drunkenness, unconsciousness, addiction, and even death. ]]> 2018-05-10 17:43:45 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722822 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722866 Alcohol is a very popular substance, due to its relatively easy accessibility. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 70 percent of people aged 18 or older had consumed alcohol at some point during 2015, and 86 percent had done so at any point in their lifetimes. ]]> 2018-05-10 17:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722866 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722932 If consumed in substantial portions, alcohol can become highly addictive. Nearly 14 million adults in the United States overuse alcohol and/or have issues limiting their drinking; nearly 9.8 million men have trouble with alcohol abuse, whereas approximately 3.9 million women suffer from alcohol addiction (Maldonado). ]]> 2018-05-10 17:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722932 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722962 Many who suffer from alcoholism refuse to seek treatment until they have experienced some type of intervention following an incident caused by alcohol, such as an arrest, hospitalization, or an accident (American Addiction Centers). After this, they have several options of treatment centers around the country, including Awakenings Rehabilitation in Albion. ]]> 2018-05-10 17:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259722962 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723025 On May 9, Michigan's Regulatory Reform Committee voted to pass a bill that would ban the sale of alcoholic beverages infused with marijuana. The author of the bill, Senator Rick Jones, believes the law is necessary due to his belief that marijuana will be legalized this year; on the contrary, Rick Thompson of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws believes that the law will have no effect on Michigan residents. ]]> 2018-05-10 17:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723025 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723088 A report from Washington D.C. states that Canada is dominating the global marijuana trade market.They are exporting their goods to several countries on multiple continents, and people feel safer investing in Canadian marijuana-growing companies than they do in American ones, due to their experience with the industry. Investments in these companies amounted to over $1.2 billion in 2016.]]> 2018-05-10 17:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723088 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723162 2018-05-10 17:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723162 danieliharrison18 https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723213 “Alcohol Facts and Statistics.” National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, June 2017, www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/overview-alcohol-consumption/alcohol-facts-and-statistics. Accessed 10 May 2018.

“Alcoholism Treatment: Addiction Signs, Causes, & Recovery Information.” American Addiction Centers, americanaddictioncenters.org/alcoholism-treatment/. Accessed 11 May 2018.

Maldanado, Lizmarie. “Drug and Alcoholism Statistics and Data Sources.” Project Know, 1 May 2018, www.projectknow.com/research/drug-addiction-statistics-alcoholism-statistics/. Accessed 10 May 2018. ]]> 2018-05-10 17:44:43 UTC https://padlet.com/danieliharrison18/jdi0p2arb7qi/wish/259723213