How alcohol affects the body


According to the CDC, alcohol consumption is the number one cause of preventable death and binge drinking accounts for 40% of those deaths.Everyday use of alcohol can lead to a multitude of health problems, it can affect many parts of your life.Excessive alcohol use is described as eight or more drinks if you are a woman or fifteen or more drinks per week if you are a man, while binge drinking is four or more drinks on one occasion for a woman and five or more drinks on one occasion for a man.

The consequences of receiving a DUI


Driving under the influence is the most common criminal offense in the U.S.Operating any motor vehicle under the influence is a serious crime and could put you or someone else’s life in danger, it could also be fatal. When you are pulled over and assumed under the influence, you must give a blood, urine, or breathalyzer test otherwise your license will be taken away and suspended.A DUI charge results in lots of fees, fines, community service hours, education, and even jail time.