About Alcohol Related Crimes
Alcohol has been enjoyed by different cultures for thousands of years. While some Americans can enjoy an occasional drink, many cannot. Alcohol-related crimes affect all socioeconomic groups.
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Murders
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Four in ten murders are committed by people who were under the influence of alcohol when they committed the crime.
Sex Crimes
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About 50% of all sex crimes involving juveniles are committed when the perpetrator was drinking.
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Rape
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Almost half of all rapes committed happened when the rapist was under the influence of alcohol.
Violent Crime
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Alcohol causes more violent crimes than any other drug, and over 20% of convicted felons commit crimes while drinking.
Drunk Driving Fatalities
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It is estimated that auto accidents caused by drunk driving kill around 13,000 people annually. On average, an American is injured every minute in an alcohol-related auto accident.
Convicted Criminals
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Six out of ten inmates state they drank daily before committing their crimes and two in three had received prior help through an alcohol treatment program.
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