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Exploring the Link Between Alcohol and Violence

Alcohol and violence are commonly associated public health issues. According to national poll on domestic violence conducted by the Allstate Foundation, nearly three out of four (74%) of Americans personally know someone who is or has been a victim of domestic violence. Alcohol raises the risk for many types of abuse, from intimate partner violence to child abuse and sexual assault. It can be the cause or the consequence of violence and abuse, leading to widespread suffering in many extended families.

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