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Alcohol Stats
Lindsey Woliver
Wellness Choices
A study of fifth and sixth-grade
students found that those who
demonstrated an awareness of
beer ads also held more favorable
beliefs about drinking and intended
to drink more frequently when
they grew up
Treatment for alcoholism has been
shown to reduce criminal activity
up to 80% among chronic
offenders, has increased their rate
of employment, decreases
homelessness and reduces all
health care costs.

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Chap8

  • 2. A study of fifth and sixth-grade students found that those who demonstrated an awareness of beer ads also held more favorable beliefs about drinking and intended to drink more frequently when they grew up
  • 3. Treatment for alcoholism has been shown to reduce criminal activity up to 80% among chronic offenders, has increased their rate of employment, decreases homelessness and reduces all health care costs.