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Free Alcohol Screenings Offered Nationwide Thursday
POSTED: 12:01 p.m. EDT April 8, 2004
WASHINGTON -- If you think you may have a drinking problem, Thursday is a good day to find out.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism is offering free screenings at more than 5,000 sites across the nation.
The idea is to raise awareness about the effects of alcohol on general health. Those taking part will complete a written screening to assess their alcohol use and have the opportunity to talk privately with a health professional to discuss their results and ask questions.
Government figures show there are more than 100,000 deaths a year from alcohol-related injuries and illnesses. And Massachusetts General Hospital reports more than 7.5 million emergency room visits a year are alcohol-related.
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