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Drink Less Newspaper Article 2025 (pdf)

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Alcohol and Cancer 2025 (pdf)

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Team Awareness is in Iowa - Meet Our Trainers (pdf)

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working to reduce adult heavy and binge drinking

Heavy Drinking

Heavy drinking is defined by the CDC as consuming 15 or more drinks per week for men and 8 or more drinks per week for women. 

Binge Drinking

Binge drinking is defined by the CDC as consuming 5 or more drinks on an occasion for men and 4 or more drinks on an occasion for women. 

Alcohol and Cancer

The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory

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Effects of Alcohol use

 *Information provided by the CDC 

Short-Term Effects

  •  Drinking excessively on an occasion can lead to these harmful health effects: 
  • Injuries - motor vehicle crashes, falls, drownings, and burns
  • Violence - homicide, suicide, sexual violence, and intimate partner violence
  • Alcohol Poisoning - high blood alcohol levels that affect body functions like breathing and heart rate
  • Overdose - from alcohol use with other drugs, like opioids
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections or Unplanned Pregnancy - alcohol use can lead to sex without protection, which can cause these conditions
  • Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) - from any alcohol use during pregnancy


Long-Term Effects

 Over time, drinking alcohol can have these effects: 

  •  Drinking any alcoholic beverages, including red and white wine, beer, and liquor, is linked with cancer
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Heart Disease
  • Liver Disease
  • Stroke
  • Alcohol Use Disorder - this affects both physical and mental health
  • Digestive Problems
  • Weaker Immune System
  • Mental Health Conditions including anxiety or depression 
  • Learning Problems at school or work
  • Memory Problems including dementia
  • Relationship Problems with family and friends



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Information on the PFS-PAM grant

Podcast-Grow Clinton

Lauren and Amber went on the Grow Clinton Podcast to discuss the PFS-PAM grant and adult heavy drinking.  Click the button below to watch the podcast and learn more.

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Team awareness

FREE TRAINING OFFERED IN CLINTON COUNTY

We are currently offering two interactive trainings in Clinton County. Contact Amber for more information 563-362-0330.

 

Check Your Alcohol usage

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