Alcohol Use Disorder

Rethinking Drinking

Rethinking Drinking Accidents and Violence Alcohol abuse can lead to fatal accidents, aggression and violence.  Critical decision-making abilities and driving-related skills are already diminished long before a person shows physical signs of intoxication. According to NIAAA research, alcohol weakens brain mechanisms that normally restrain impulsive behaviors which can lead to: Inaccurately assessing risks and consequences…