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Drink in Moderation: Quick Guide to Healthy Living
There are many reasons to cut down or stop drinking, such as improving your health or getting along better with your family. Learn more about the benefits of drinking in moderation.... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Center of Alcohol Studies Online Fact Sheets 
Alcohol and the elderly, the medical consequences of alcohol, and alcohol overdose are just a few of the topics covered in these fact sheets.... Details >
Alcohol and Minorities: An Update
This update discusses ethnic differences in drinking patterns.... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Alcohol- and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects
This page presents facts about alcohol- and other drug-related birth defects. Information cover use of alcohol and other drugs during pregnancy, incidence/prevalence of alcohol and other drug-related ... Details >
Alcohol Calories Calculator
Use this calculator to find out how many calories are in alcoholic drinks.... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Alcohol: A Women's Health Issue
Alcohol is yet another health issue for women. Drinking, even in small amounts, affects women differently than men. And heavy drinking, in some ways, is much more risky for women than it is for men.... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Alcohol: Myths and Truths
This document dispels some common myths about alcohol, including everybody drinks, alcohol gives energy, everyone who gets drunk acts the same, and more.... Details >
Alcohol: What You Don't Know Can Harm You
Did you know that even moderate drinking, under certain circumstances, is not risk free? And that if you drink at more than moderate levels, you may be putting yourself at risk for serious problems wi... Details >
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, National Institutes of Health
Does My Parent Really Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?
Suggestions for young people on how to decide if a parent or caregiver has an alcohol or drug problem. If there is a problem there's advice on what to do to feel better, even if the parent never stops... Details >
Does Your Friend Have an Alcohol or Drug Problem?: A Guide For Teens
This brochure advises young people on how to help a friend who may have a substance abuse problem. It answers questions such as: How can I tell if my friend has a drinking or other drug problem? What ... Details >
SAMHSA's National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information