Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I wish to recognize the 26th Alcohol Awareness Month this April, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc., NCADD. Since 1987, NCADD has been working to raise public awareness and understanding of alcoholism, specifically to reduce the stigma associated with alcoholism, which too often prevents individuals and families from admitting abuse and finding resources to help. According to NCADD, more than 18 million individuals, or 8.5 percent of Americans, suffer from alcohol-use disorders. In addition to those directly affected by alcohol, there are millions more who feel the effects of alcohol abuse by a loved one in their everyday lives-- spouses, children, other family members, and friends. The prevalence of alcohol abuse in this country is astounding, with one out of every four U.S. children having been exposed to alcohol-use disorders in their family. One of the most troubling aspects of alcoholism is that it often has severe effects on those closest to the person addicted and their community. It takes an enormous emotional, physical, and financial toll on the family members of those addicted to alcohol. Statistics show that 75 percent of domestic abuse is committed while one or both members are intoxicated, and family members utilize health care twice as much as families without alcohol problems.…”