How does alcohol relate to accidents.

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  • Alcohol plays a major role in violent injuries.

    Alcohol Use is Associated with Violent Injuries
    Alcohol Use is Associated with Violent Injuries

    Individuals coming to the emergency room with violent injuries are about 3 times more likely to have used alcohol than those with nonviolent injuries.(Constructed from data in Galanter, M. (ed.) Recent Developments in Alcoholism, 13: 130, 1997) ©2010 NBEP