Drunk driving causes one death every 53 minutes in the US, with drinking involved in nearly a third of all traffic deaths. Repeat offenders cause a third of alcohol-related accidents. Alcohol can also cause health problems.
On average, one person in the United States dies every 53 minutes in a drunk driving accident. It turns out that drinking is involved in nearly a third of all traffic deaths in the United States. Additionally, a third of alcohol-related road traffic accidents are caused by repeat offenders, meaning those who drink and drive are likely to continue the habit. On average each year in America, approximately 1 in 2,000 drivers operate under the influence of alcohol during any given trip. With approximately 230 billion car trips made each year in the United States, these statistics suggest that drinking has often been involved in both fatal and non-fatal car accidents.
Read more about the effects of alcohol on the body:
Up to 24 hours after intoxication, the body’s immune system may still not be able to adequately ward off infections.
Moderate alcohol use can reduce the risk of heart disease in both men and women.
Excessive alcohol consumption can cause problems with many organs in the body, including the brain, heart, liver and pancreas.
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