Official Site of The State of New Jersey
Alcohol Use
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Excessive Alcohol Use. 5/23/24.
Why It's Important
Excessive alcohol use can lead to an increased risk of health problems such as injuries, violence, liver diseases, digestive problems, and mental health issues. Many leading causes of death may be at least partially caused by the abuse of alcohol, including heart disease, cancer, stroke, and unintentional injuries.22.
Alcohol Use and Your Health. 5/23/24.
How It's Tracked
New Jersey's Division of Addiction Services is housed in the Department of Human Services.Alcohol use is primarily tracked by the NJ Department of Health through: Nationally, alcohol use is tracked using a range of surveys, as well as:
- Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) is an online application that provides national and state estimates of alcohol-related health impact.
- Vital records
Other Data and Information Resources
New Jersey
- Department of Human Services, Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Department of Health, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
- Substance Use