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How do you know if your alcohol use is a problem? Elizabeth Tracey reports
How do you know if your alcohol use is a problem? Elizabeth Tracey reports
How do you know if your alcohol use is a problem? Elizabeth Tracey reports
Monday 4th December 2023
Johns Hopkins expert Denis Antoine shares insights on evaluating your relationship with alcohol and its widespread impact. Tune in for more.
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol is highly prevalent, with approximately 85% of the population having had a drink as adults.
- The individual nature of alcohol problems means the answer to what is a problem is variable and may change over someone's lifetime.
- Alcohol access is getting lower, with 12-year-olds and teens obtaining it in different ways.
- Approximately 60-65% of the population have had a drink within the past year, and around 50% of women have had a drink in the past month.
- Alcohol's impact on different age groups and its potential to cause problems is a crucial consideration.
Alcohol use is very, very prevalent. If you look at the statistics, approximately 85% or more of the population have actually had a drink over the course of their lifetime as an adult.
With the holiday season around the corner, it's a good time to think about your relationship with alcohol. In this episode, Denis Antoine, an alcohol use disorder expert from Johns Hopkins, dives into the nuances of alcohol consumption and its impact on our lives. Did you know that about 85% of adults have had a drink at some point? Antoine sheds light on this staggering statistic and why it's crucial to evaluate how alcohol fits into your life.
He also points out that what might be a harmless habit for one person could be a serious issue for another, and these problems can change over time. One of the more alarming points Antoine raises is the easy access young people have to alcohol. With kids as young as 12 being able to get their hands on it, it's no wonder that 60-65% of the population has had a drink in the past year.
This episode is packed with valuable information, making it an essential listen for anyone who wants to understand more about alcohol use disorder and how it affects different age groups. Whether you're concerned about your own drinking or just curious about the topic, you'll find plenty of food for thought here.