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The
Neglected
Tragedy
of
HOLIS
Alcoholism
is
a worldwide prob–
lem
of enormous dimensions.
lt
wrecks families, ruins
health
-
and
kills. There
are
definite
rea–
sons
why people
become
alco–
holic. But
also,
there
are specific
sfeps an
individual
can
take to
rid himself
of
this
curse.
by
Williom F. Donkenbring
P
EOPLE ARE ALARMED
at the growing
incidence of drug abuse and narcotics
addiction. But meanwhile another silent
killer receives little publicity as it stalks the
lives of
MILLIONS,
leaving heartbreak and incal–
culable suffering in its wake. While lurid drug
stories capture the headlines, alcoholism devas–
tates the lives of far more millions.
FACTS About Alcoholism
Take a look at a few shocking facts published
by the National Council on Alcoholism.
• Drunk drivers are responsible for about
half the automobi le fatalities in the United
States each year- they cause over
25,000
deaths
annually on the highways. Excessive intake of
alcohol is also responsible for most of the
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