Alcohol is the most used addictive substance in the United States. Through promotion of alcohol in media, online and entertainment arenas, alcohol abuse has become a major issue across the country. Alcohol abuse becomes more severe as a person becomes dependent on it. Some side effects of alcohol abuse include slurred speech, memory loss, blackouts, coma, breathing issues and even death. The Centers for Disease Control reports 40% of alcohol related deaths in the United States occur because … [Read more...] about Understanding the Signs of Alcohol Abuse