BRKG Breaking News: Alcohol-Related Deaths Surge, CDC Report Reveals

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A sobering reality has emerged as a recent CDC report exposes a sharp spike in alcohol-related deaths, skyrocketing by a staggering 40,000 annually. This alarming increase demands immediate attention and action from individuals, communities, and policymakers alike.

As the numbers continue to climb, we must come together to address this concerning trend. Excessive alcohol use not only claims lives but also impacts families, communities, and society as a whole.

In response to this urgent call, everyone is urged to take proactive steps to reverse this devastating trend. One crucial action you can take is to Check Your Drinking. This quick assessment, provided by the CDC, can help individuals evaluate their alcohol consumption and make informed decisions about their habits.

Check Your Drinking. Make a Plan to Drink Less.​

Take a moment to Check Your Drinking here: CDC Check Your Drinking Assessment

By raising awareness, seeking support, and making responsible choices, we can collectively work towards reducing alcohol-related harm and saving lives. Let's join forces to combat this growing public health crisis.​

Stay informed, stay vigilant, and together, let's make a difference.
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WalknTrot

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I'm betting a lot of people really started hitting the bottle hard over Covid. I know a few folks (especially women) who started a substantial wine habit in the past couple years. Once started, hard for some to kick.

Personally, I drink even less than before Covid. As the world gets bat-crap crazier, I want to stay sober and ready to react sensibly to ever-deteriorating conditions.
 
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Publius

TB Fanatic
How many of them are illegal aliens over doing it with all the free EBT card money?
It would not surprise me that a few ship loads of them crossed over into our country with the idea they can stay drunk all the time.
 
WildDaisy

WildDaisy

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Did anyone actually take the "assessment"? I did and I drink maybe 2-3 times a YEAR and never more than 2 drinks (usually at a wedding, special event or New Years) and the "assessment" said I may have a drinking problem.

So the raise is probably not about actual cases, but in definition. Kinda like the "Covid" death thing. If you ever had covid, and die, then you died of Covid, even if you got hit by a car.
 
ainitfunny

ainitfunny

Saved, to glorify God.
More CDC " don't look THERE. LOOK HERE! " BS from the government. We can't TRUST them, it is obvious!
They refuse to admit the truth about their deadly vaccinations. Yet they call us to be afraid about everything else and STILL push the vaccinations!
Even Fauci admitted they DON'T WORK!
 
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Bad Hand

Bad Hand

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I drink a lot less than I used to but even then I didn't drink much I have quit drinking I don't like any more. I will have a G&T or a 7&7 one drink at night some times but that is it.
 
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paul d

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Watch for them to close all liquor stores just for two weeks to flatten the curve.


And what's with the handicapped icon in that graphic?
 
Knoxville's Joker

Knoxville's Joker

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Alcohol consumption is an indicator of poor economic performance. With all the Fentanyl and Weed getting stigmatized folks may be switching back to Alcohol. Or this could be a distortion of facts as I would like to see the raw data to see what their exclusions were on the data points.
 
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summerthyme

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It wouldn't surprise me if a lot of folks in chronic pain are also using alcohol for pain relief.

For a LONG time, that was all that was available, unless you were rich enough to afford patent medicines.

It's a bad idea, health wise, but you do what you have to.

Summerthyme
 
Knoxville's Joker

Knoxville's Joker

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summerthyme said:
It wouldn't surprise me if a lot of folks in chronic pain are also using alcohol for pain relief.

For a LONG time, that was all that was available, unless you were rich enough to afford patent medicines.

It's a bad idea, health wise, but you do what you have to.

Summerthyme
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Hell I use some when I mess my body up. It is the only stuff that loosens me up enough to allow things to reset and at times get to sleep after I abuse myself working outside severely...
 
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Mercury3

Veteran Member
lojoma said:
I quit drinking, although never drank much, because at age 57 I really need to focus on brain preservation and quitting alcohol was an easy “no brainer” toward that end.
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Me too! I need all my brains cells functioning properly.
 
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ktrapper

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I never have more than a couple at a time.
After a long hard work hitch on the slope a couple shots on the plane getting out of there is pretty nice ease the tension.

After long day of working outside one or two goes good with firing up the grill or just watching the sun set in the evening.

I have never been prone to drinking to much. I like to be in control. I guess Im the guy that needs to be able to take charge if there is medical need or something else goes sideways so I make sure I am able.
 
Melodi

Melodi

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I would love to see how much real drinking went up after the banning of the many previously over-the-counter painkillers (like Cocaine, Canibus, and even heroin) in the early 1930s. That is how our grandparents and great-grandparents dealt with chronic pain (as well as booze). Many ladies in the Temperance Union had no idea they were addicted to strong drugs or drinking nearly 100-proof alcohol because those were commonly used in medications (both over-the-counter and prescription).

Pretty much since it became widely known (and relatively easy to produce) "hard liquor" has been the pain killer for the poor. Those who, even in the 19th and early 20th centuries, couldn't afford the narcotics that were in vogue, even over-the-counter, but they could make "Moonshine" of various sorts in their sheds provided they were careful about it and didn't get caught.

I think Summertyme is correct that the old patterns may return with economic stress.
 
Hfcomms

Hfcomms

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end game said:
Sure, like the center for disease creation let loose the master killer of people without a blink of the eye but is now "concerned" about alcohol.......
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Yeah....ironic or is that moronic? If the CDC says something is bad for you it's tempting to think it's good for you even if you know better.
 
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summerthyme

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Melodi said:
I would love to see how much real drinking went up after the banning of the many previously over-the-counter painkillers (like Cocaine, Canibus, and even heroin) in the early 1930s. That is how our grandparents and great-grandparents dealt with chronic pain (as well as booze). Many ladies in the Temperance Union had no idea they were addicted to strong drugs or drinking nearly 100-proof alcohol because those were commonly used in medications (both over-the-counter and prescription).

Pretty much since it became widely known (and relatively easy to produce) "hard liquor" has been the pain killer for the poor. Those who, even in the 19th and early 20th centuries, couldn't afford the narcotics that were in vogue, even over-the-counter, but they could make "Moonshine" of various sorts in their sheds provided they were careful about it and didn't get caught.

I think Summertyme is correct that the old patterns may return with economic stress.
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It's not just the economic stress. It's that huge numbers of people who were kept somewhat comfortable and functional on a narcotic script... many who had taken the same doses for years, without any sort of addiction issues, have been denied those meds.

I had a doctor recently tell us that our *very* judicious use of pain meds, which allow us to stay active and fit, is FAR healthier than not treating the pain, and sitting or lying around all the time as a result.

But she also said the constant threats from the Feds to take away her license for "daring" to write scripts for narcotics really make it difficult.. and many docs are simply finding other jobs.

So, people either turn to alcohol, or street drugs. And of course, the latter is like playing Russian roulette with all chambers loaded.

Summerthyme
 
Melodi

Melodi

Disaster Cat
I know it has gotten terrible, which was one reason I decided to stay in Ireland. Here, I can get sensible pain relief. In the US, I had one friend in the ER with kidney stones who was told she was a "drug seeker" and sent home with nothing. Nightwolf stayed up most of the night on the computer talking to her because he was afraid she might kill herself from the pain (it happens). The next day, she was able to find a medical person who took her seriously, did the tests, and got her some pain control.
 
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Thinwater

Firearms Manufacturer
I have never had more than a taste of an alcoholic beverage in my life. I am no better than anyone else, it just never interested me. I guess I was lucky.

I never tried smoking or drugs in any amount, ever. Same, never had the slightest interest in any of it. I figured that I am not special, if I did it I would end up like hundreds who I saw ruin there life on it, or die from it. I know that I am not special so I have to avoid doing dumb shit. Being cheap helps also, that stuff is expensive.
 
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Thunderdragon

Senior Member
i own a few rental properties. Not a ton…in two of them..both single males. One mostly lived on vodka and passed away in January. Mid 60’s. Family no longer in contact with him. No car. A pension and social security went to vodka neighbors tell me after he passed. Other one. 62. Relatives paid rent. Same as other gentleman except his family took him away recently While alive. Had someone dropping off snacks and alcohol before he left. Based on unit..don’t think there had been hygiene in years. I think. They are trying to Kill themselves thru alcohol. At least one had a family involved - out of state tho.
 
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Thunderdragon

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Thinwater said:
I have never had more than a taste of an alcoholic beverage in my life. I am no better than anyone else, it just never interested me. I guess I was lucky.

I never tried smoking or drugs in any amount, ever. Same, never had the slightest interest in any of it. I figured that I am not special, if I did it I would end up like hundreds who I saw ruin there life on it, or die from it. I know that I am not special so I have to avoid doing dumb shit. Being cheap helps also, that stuff is expensive.
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While I had a few beers between ages of 18 - 23 ..never more than one or two and none since. Just never interested me I guess. not sure why exactly.
 
Signwatcher

Signwatcher

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Txkstew said:
March 16 was one year for me quitting alcohol. All I drink now is unsweet tea. All day long.
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I had been sober for 29 years and 7 months. Then came the divorce I didn't want, but couldn't avoid so being emotionally destroyed for a while, I drank daily for 6 months. Either hard liquor or a fifth of Ginger Brandy every night.

Started feeling really crummy so I took my blood sugar one night and it was up above 400. Then I took my blood pressure. It was 209/91.

I quit the day the divorce was granted and have been sober for three years and almost two months now.

I won't lie...I do miss the effects it provided.
 
WriterMom

WriterMom

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Plain Jane said:
In PA the churches were closed during COVID but the liquor stores were kept open.
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It does sound a bit infuriating. However, the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics claims that 10% of the population has alcohol abuse disorder. Without access to alcohol, that's a lot of people going into withdrawals and potentially dying or using healthcare resources needed for people with COVID at that time. On the other hand, knowing our government, perhaps there were other reasons for keeping liquor stores open.
 
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