Surveillance of alcohol use is conducted to provide information on the burden of excessive alcohol use and related problems in the state of Georgia. Population-based alcohol-related data are analyzed and disseminated to the public.

Excessive alcohol use is associated with increased risk for:

• Alcohol dependence
• Chronic disease
• Unsafe sexual activity and unintended pregnancy
• Injury
• Motor vehicle crashes

Goals

• Calculate prevalence of binge and heavy drinking in Georgia.
• Produce data summaries on the burden of excessive alcohol use.
• Provide information and technical assistance to community and public health partners.
• Propose strategies for prevention of excessive alcohol use and related harms based on scientific evidence.

Data & Reports

2011 Adult Alcohol Use Data Summary

2010 Youth Alcohol Use Data Summary

2009 Alcohol Use Data Summary

Sunday Alcohol Sales Fact Sheet

2008 BRFSS Alcohol Newsletter

Related Sites

CDC Alcohol and Public Health

CDC Alcohol-Related Disease Impact System

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Guide to Community Preventive Services Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Excessive Alcohol Consumption

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration