Fall is here, and that means consumers are enjoying football tailgating parties — both professional and collegiate — onsite at the big game or in bars. Although consumption of adult beverages can be fun, it is imperative that this activity be executed in a responsible manner.
The stats are staggering. Irresponsible alcohol consumption led to approximately 88,000 deaths and 2.5 million years of potential life lost each year in the United States from 2006-2010, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The economic costs associated with irresponsible alcohol consumption also are overwhelming, costing an estimated at $223.5 billion, or $1.90 a drink, it adds.