Mental health counselors focused on Nebraska’s high rate of binge drinking during Alcohol Awareness Month, which just wrapped up.
Alcohol abuse is often associated with other addictions. Nebraska’s binge drinking rate is among the highest in the nation and the number of alcohol-related deaths is on the rise. Alcohol was blamed for at least 720 fatalities in 2020, the latest year data were available.
Aileen Brady, CEO of the Community Alliance in Omaha, said alcohol abuse and addiction affects families and friendships but can also lead to safety issues among employees who may be alcohol dependent…