Features and Vital Signs
Features
Everyone can help prevent excessive alcohol use. Learn how you can take action.
Don’t binge drink. Drinking less reduces the chance you’ll harm yourself or others.
The cost of excessive alcohol use in the U.S. rose to almost a quarter trillion dollars in 2010. Implementing effective community-based interventions can reduce excessive drinking and its costs.
VItal Signs

A deadly consequence of binge drinking

An effective but underused health service

A Serious, Under-Recognized Problem Among Women and Girls

Nationwide Problems, Local Solutions
Page last reviewed: December 3, 2020