Alcohol Abuse Statistics [2026]: National + State Data

Alcohol abuse, alcoholism, and alcohol use disorder (AUD) kill over 2.6 million people each year, accounting for nearly 5% of deaths worldwide.

Highlights

178K

178,307 Americans die from the effects of alcohol in an average year.

10%

Nearly 1-in -10 Americans over the age of 12 have Alcohol Use Disorder.

60%

Over half of Americans increased their alcohol consumption during COVID-19 lockdowns.

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Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Most American adults consume alcohol at least once in their lifetime. Among them, an estimated 29% will develop Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) at some point in their lives.

9.7% of Americans aged 12 years and older had Alcohol Use Disorder in 2024.
22.0% of people aged 21 years and older reported binge drinking in the last 30 days; this is a 7.2% decline between 2023 and 2024.
Every day, approximately 488 Americans die as a result of excessive alcohol use.
49.7% of deaths from excessive alcohol use occur among adults aged 35 to 64.
Alcohol causes 25.4% of deaths among 20- to 34-year-olds.
Alcohol causes 17.5% of deaths among 35- to 49-year-olds.
Worldwide, up to 2.6 million people die every year as a result of alcohol abuse.
Alcohol-related deaths account for approximately 4.7% of the world’s deaths.
Men are more than 3 times as likely as women to die as a consequence of alcohol abuse.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has determined excessive alcohol use is responsible for 6.9% of disease among males and 2.0% among females.
Collectively, Americans lose approximately 4 million years of potential life due to excessive drinking.

Alcohol Abuse & COVID-19

Economists as well as healthcare and addiction specialists agree the pandemic and quarantines of 2020 had a significant impact on nationwide alcohol consumption. As a result, statistics from this period may be misleading.

Online liquor sales rose 262% year-over-year (YoY) in the first 3 weeks of March 2020, coinciding with most state-wide lockdowns.
Liquor store sales increased 54% YoY during that same time period.
Between March and mid-April 2020, online alcohol sales were up 234% YOY, while liquor store sales rose 21%.
In a Johns Hopkins-University of Maryland-Baltimore survey, 60.1% of participants report drinking more alcohol after March 1, 2020.
34.1% report binge drinking at least once; 7.0% report extreme binge drinking.
45.7% report increased stress as a reason for their increased drinking.
Other reasons for increased drinking include increased alcohol availability (34.4%) and boredom (30.1%).
In March of 2020, 180 people died in Iran after consuming homemade alcohol due to the rumor that it would protect them from COVID.
Several alcohol-related health consequences occurred worldwide during the early months of COVID, including an increase in severe alcohol withdrawals.

Alcohol Abuse & Children

Nearly one in four children under 18 live with a parent or caregiver who has a Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Alcohol is the most common substance parents struggle with, leaving more than 12 million children living with a parent who has Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD).

3.0% of 12- to 17-year-olds have AUD.
Females aged 12 to 17 years are 30.0% more likely to have AUD than their male peers.
From 2009 to 2014, 7.5 million children under 18 years old lived with at least one parent who had AUD.
Among them, 12.1% of children living with two-parent households and 6.7% of children in single-parent households lived with at least one parent with AUD.
Children living in single-parent households are 47.6% more likely to live with an alcoholic father than they are an alcoholic mother.
Among single parents, 9.3% of fathers and 6.3% of mothers have AUD.
Among kids living with substance abusing parents, 63.2% live with a parent who abuses alcohol.
In 2020, drunk drivers were responsible for nearly 230 deaths of children between the ages of 0 and 14.

Analysis: Emerging Trends in Alcohol Abuse

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has identified an emerging trend that it has labeled “High-Intensity Drinking.” High-Intensity Drinking (HID) is defined as consuming alcohol at levels at least twice the binge drinking threshold for one’s gender.

Due to its status as an emerging trend, peer-reviewed studies are limited. Available data indicates HID is common among binge drinkers and that it is typically associated with special occasions such as 21st birthdays, holidays, and sporting events.

Among young adults, HID peaks at ages 21-22 among men and 25-26 among women.
Overall, males are nearly twice as likely to report heavy alcohol use than females.
Nearly 90% of 21st birthday celebrants consume alcohol, with 23% participating in high intensity drinking.
Young adults ages 25-26 have the highest likelihood of engaging in HID, with 8.5% reporting at least one instance in the previous 14 days.
Among older adults, HID peaks in the mid-30s, with 7.0% reporting at least one episode in the previous month.
HID is associated with negative consequences, such as injury, aggression, and mental distress.

Alcohol-Related Illness and Death

Approximately 178,000 people die each year in the United States due to alcohol abuse. Nearly two-thirds of these deaths result from chronic, long term use.

Alcoholic liver disease is the leading killer, causing 17.6% of all alcohol-related deaths.
65.8% of alcohol-related deaths are due to chronic misuse.
41.8% of chronic misuse deaths are attributable to alcohol alone; 58.2% include additional factors, such as heart disease, stroke, and other chronic health issues.
Alcohol-related poisoning is another leading killer, causing 35.4% of acute alcohol-related deaths.
15.9% of acute-alcohol related deaths are due to suicide.
Car accidents involving alcohol account for 24.4% of acute-alcohol related deaths.

Alcohol Deaths & Demographics

Alcohol Use Disorder and alcoholism have damaged some groups or demographics more than others. Alcohol abuse statistics indicate some inequalities may be due to social conditioning.

67.1% of alcohol-related deaths are men, a 26.8% increase from the 2016-2017 average.
Excessive drinking kills nearly 4,100 Americans under the age of 21 each year; 74.5% of them are male.
30.2% of people who die from excessive alcohol use are between the ages of 50 and 64 years old.
13.8% of people who die from alcohol are under the age of 35.
36.2% of people killed in alcohol-related car crashes are between the ages of 20 and 34 years old.
50- to 64-year-olds are over two and a half times as likely to die from chronic alcohol abuse than from acute alcohol-related causes.
95.7% of children and teenagers who die from excessive alcohol use die from acute causes, such as suicide or car accidents, as opposed to chronic conditions, such as liver disease.
88.7% of people aged 65 and older who die from excessive alcohol use die from chronic conditions as opposed to acute causes.

Alcohol Abuse & Death by State

State-level data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reflects annual averages from 2020-2021. More recent data is available from some individual state agencies; collection methodology is not uniform, however.

States with the largest percentage of binge drinkers are primarily located in the Midwest.
New Mexico has the largest alcohol-related death rate per capita.
Southern states see the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths due to acute causes (i.e. accidents, homicide, etc.).
Southern states also see the highest rate of under-21 alcohol-related deaths.
California, Texas, and Florida see the highest number of deaths related to excessive alcohol intake.
State averages from the CDC dataset may differ from the national average due to population variations and rounding.
State totals exclude territories and individuals with unspecified residency and may not necessarily equal the national total.

Average Annual Deaths from Excessive Alcohol and Percentage of Alcohol-Related Deaths Under Age 21, by State
State	Average Annual Deaths	% Under 21
Alabama	2,740	3.14%
Alaska	562	2.31%
Arizona	4,981	2.55%
Arkansas	1,797	2.56%
California	19,743	2.10%
Colorado	3,722	2.26%
Connecticut	1,766	1.53%
Delaware	561	2.14%
District of Columbia	472	2.33%
Florida	13,189	1.87%
Georgia	5,214	2.74%
Hawaii	619	1.45%
Idaho	986	2.33%
Illinois	5,949	2.76%
Indiana	3,808	2.70%
Iowa	1,717	1.98%
Kansas	1,567	2.87%
Kentucky	2,742	2.48%
Louisiana	2,888	3.57%
Maine	948	1.27%
Maryland	2,884	2.32%
Massachusetts	3,098	1.32%
Michigan	5,947	1.88%
Minnesota	2,869	1.92%
Mississippi	1,966	3.00%
Missouri	3,501	2.66%
Montana	859	2.79%
Nebraska	1,001	1.90%
Nevada	2,023	1.88%
New Hampshire	756	1.19%
New Jersey	3,576	1.68%
New Mexico	2,095	2.05%
New York	8,093	1.51%
North Carolina	5,686	2.74%
North Dakota	432	2.78%
Ohio	6,784	2.24%
Oklahoma	2,614	2.03%
Oregon	2,877	1.60%
Pennsylvania	6,624	2.01%
Rhode Island	599	1.34%
South Carolina	3,575	2.71%
South Dakota	678	2.36%
Tennessee	4,775	2.39%
Texas	13,701	3.50%
Utah	1,113	3.05%
Vermont	439	1.37%
Virginia	3,902	2.43%
Washington	4,299	2.02%
West Virginia	1,243	1.45%
Wisconsin	3,481	1.81%
Wyoming	457	1.97%

Alabama Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alabama has the third-highest rate of under-21 deaths related to excessive alcohol use.

13.7% of Alabama adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.2.
Binge drinking adults in Alabama binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 5.3 times per month.
An average of 2,740 annual deaths in Alabama are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Alabama averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,409 people aged 18 and older or 7.10 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
68.5% of people in Alabama who die from excessive alcohol use are male.
61.2% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.3% of deaths in Alabama from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
3.14% of people in Alabama who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 69,129 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Alabama taxpayers spent $3.724 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $5.586 billion or $3.41 per drink in 2025 USD.

Alaska Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alaska has the nation’s second-highest rate of female deaths due to excessive alcohol.

18.0% of Alaska adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.5.
Binge drinking adults in Alaska binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.8 times per month.
An average of 562 annual deaths in Alaska are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Alaska averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 985 people aged 18 and older or 10.15 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
63.9% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Alaska are male.
65.3% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
82.0% of deaths in Alaska from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.31% of people in Alaska who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 16,016 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Alaska taxpayers spent $827.2 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.241 billion or $3.38 per drink in 2025 USD.

Arizona Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Arizona has a high number of alcohol-related deaths compared to its population.

18.7% of Arizona adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Arizona binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.5 times per month.
An average of 4,981 annual deaths in Arizona are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Arizona averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,124 people aged 18 and older or 8.90 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.4% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Arizona are male.
65.8% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.8% of deaths in Arizona from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.55% of people in Arizona who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 125,070 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Arizona taxpayers spent $5.946 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $8.920 billion or $3.41 per drink in 2025 USD.

Arkansas Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Arkansas has more alcohol-related deaths per capita than a majority of states and a higher than average rate of underage deaths due to excessive drinking.

17.5% of Arkansas adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.9.
Binge drinking adults in Arkansas binge a median 2.4 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 5.5 times per month.
An average of 1,797 annual deaths in Arkansas are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Arkansas averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,289 people aged 18 and older or 7.76 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.2% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Arkansas are male.
63.7% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
86.0% of deaths in Arkansas from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.56% of people in Arkansas who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 43,877 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use in Arkansas each year.
Arkansas taxpayers spent $2.073 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $3.110 billion or $3.41 per drink in 2025 USD.

California Alcohol Abuse Statistics

California sees the nation’s highest number of alcohol-related deaths but has a lower than average rate of underage drinking.

18.2% of California adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.3.
Binge drinking adults in California binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.0 times per month.
An average of 19,743 annual deaths in California are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
California averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,541 people aged 18 and older or 6.49 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.2% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in California are male.
68.6% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
86.7% of deaths in California from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.10% of people in California who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 468,887 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
California taxpayers spent $35.011 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $52.516 billion or $3.66 per drink in 2025 USD.

Colorado Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Colorado’s number of deaths from excessive alcohol use align with the national average, while its binge-drinking rate is slightly higher.

19.9% of Colorado adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.4.
Binge drinking adults in Colorado binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.3 times per month.
An average of 3,722 annual deaths in Colorado are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Colorado averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,208 people aged 18 and older or 8.27 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Colorado are male.
69.4% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.8% of deaths in Colorado from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.26% of people in Colorado who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 96,512 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Colorado taxpayers spent $5.057 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $7.585 billion or $3.21 per drink in 2025 USD.

Connecticut Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Connecticut’s alcohol-related death rate is slightly below the national average.

17.2% of Connecticut adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 4.9.
Binge drinking adults in Connecticut binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.1 times per month.
An average of 1,766 annual deaths in Connecticut are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Connecticut averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,618 people aged 18 and older or 6.18 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.2% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Connecticut are male.
62.4% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
87.5% of deaths in Connecticut from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.53% of people in Connecticut who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 42,726 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Connecticut taxpayers spent $3.029 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $4.544 billion or $3.06 per drink in 2025 USD.

Delaware Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Delaware’s alcohol-related death rate per capita is aligned with the national average.

15.6% of Delaware adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.2.
Binge drinking adults in Delaware binge a median 1.5 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.6 times per month.
An average of 561 annual deaths in Delaware are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Delaware averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,389 people aged 18 and older or 7.20 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
69.0% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Delaware are male.
67.2% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.7% of deaths in Delaware from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.14% of people in Delaware who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 13,687 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Delaware taxpayers spent $803.8 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.206 billion or $2.46 per drink in 2025 USD.

District of Columbia Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related death rates and binge drinking levels in the District of Columbia exceeds the national average.

24.2% of D.C. adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.0.
Binge drinking adults in D.C. binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.7 times per month.
An average of 472 annual deaths in D.C. are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
D.C. averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,187 people aged 18 and older or 8.43 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
64.8% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in D.C. are male.
58.1% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
86.0% of deaths in D.C. from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.33% of people in D.C. who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 11,356 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
D.C. taxpayers spent $918.4 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.378 billion or $3.21 per drink in 2025 USD.

Florida Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Although Florida ranks third nationally in total alcohol-related deaths, it has one of the lowest rates of alcohol-related deaths among people under 21.

16.3% of Florida adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.5.
Binge drinking adults in Florida binge a median 2.2 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.6 times per month.
An average of 13,189 annual deaths in Florida are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Florida averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,308 people aged 18 and older or 7.65 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.7% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Florida are male.
66.6% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
88.1% of deaths in Florida from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.87% of people in Florida who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 300,075 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Florida taxpayers spent $15.322 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $22.983 billion or $2.73 per drink in 2025 USD.

Georgia Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Statistics indicate Georgia has a higher rate of deaths of individuals under-21 due to excessive alcohol than the majority of states.

15.2% of Georgia adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.5.
Binge drinking adults in 1.9 binge a median times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.7 times per month.
An average of 5,214 annual deaths in Georgia are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Georgia averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,562 people aged 18 and older or 6.40 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.1% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Georgia are male.
64.9% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.2% of deaths in Georgia from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.74% of people in Georgia who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 130,402 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Georgia taxpayers spent $6.931 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $10.396 billion or $3.18 per drink in 2025 USD.

Hawaii Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Although Hawaii’s overall death rate from excessive alcohol is well below the national average, the share of alcohol-related deaths involving males is higher than a large majority of the United States.

19.9% of Hawaii adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Hawaii binge a median 2.3 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.9 times per month.
An average of 619 annual deaths in Hawaii are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Hawaii averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,822 people aged 18 and older or 5.49 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
69.5% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Hawaii are male.
71.1% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
91.3% of deaths in Hawaii from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.45% of people in Hawaii who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 13,043 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Hawaii taxpayers spent $937.4 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.406 billion or $2.37 per drink in 2025 USD.

Idaho Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths in Idaho are more likely to be older, chronic alcohol users.

16.4% of Idaho adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Idaho binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.7 times per month.
An average of 986 annual deaths in Idaho are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Idaho averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,390 people aged 18 and older or 7.20 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Idaho are male.
70.2% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
87.7% of deaths in Idaho from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.33% of people in Idaho who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 23,348 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Idaho taxpayers spent $1.138 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.707 billion or $2.43 per drink in 2025 USD.

Illinois Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Despite a below average death rate from excessive alcohol, Illinois has one of the highest percentages of under-21 alcohol-related deaths in the country.

18.3% of Illinois adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Illinois binge a median 1.6 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.9 times per month.
An average of 5,949 annual deaths in Illinois are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Illinois averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,658 people aged 18 and older or 6.03 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
68.7% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Illinois are male.
62.3% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.3% of deaths in Illinois from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.76% of people in Illinois who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 149,953 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Illinois taxpayers spent $9.716 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $14.574 billion or $2.79 per drink in 2025 USD.

Indiana Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Compared with much of the country, alcohol-related deaths in Indiana more often involve individuals under 21.

15.7% of Indiana adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Indiana binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.4 times per month.
An average of 3,808 annual deaths in Indiana are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Indiana averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,359 people aged 18 and older or 7.36 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.9% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Indiana are male.
63.5% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.8% of deaths in Indiana from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.70% of people in Indiana who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 95,753 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Indiana taxpayers spent $4.468 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $6.702 billion or $2.94 per drink in 2025 USD.

Iowa Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Statistics indicate Iowa is one of the nation’s leaders in chronic abuse among its alcohol-related deaths.

23.2% of Iowa adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.9.
Binge drinking adults in Iowa binge a median 2.0 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.7 times per month.
An average of 1,717 annual deaths in Iowa are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Iowa averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,420 people aged 18 and older or 7.04 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
69.1% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Iowa are male.
73.5% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
90.0% of deaths in Iowa from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.98% of people in Iowa who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 37,902 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Iowa taxpayers spent $1.934 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $2.900 billion or $2.39 per drink in 2025 USD.

Kansas Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths in Kansas are slightly more likely to involve males and underage drinkers than much of the country.

18.2% of Kansas adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Kansas binge a median 1.6 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.2 times per month.
An average of 1,567 annual deaths in Kansas are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Kansas averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,416 people aged 18 and older or 7.06 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
68.9% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Kansas are male.
68.4% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
86.5% of deaths in Kansas from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.87% of people in Kansas who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 37,802 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Kansas taxpayers spent $2.076 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $3.114 billion or $3.27 per drink in 2025 USD.

Kentucky Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Kentucky has a much lower rate of alcohol-related deaths from chronic causes compared with much of the country.

14.0% of Kentucky adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.8.
Binge drinking adults in Kentucky binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.8 times per month.
An average of 2,742 annual deaths in Kentucky are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Kentucky averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,267 people aged 18 and older or 7.89 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
70.5% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Kentucky are male.
60.1% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.1% of deaths in Kentucky from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.48% of people in Kentucky who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 70,506 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Kentucky taxpayers spent $3.195 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $4.792 billion or $3.54 per drink in 2025 USD.

Louisiana Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Louisiana has the nation’s highest rate of under-21 drinkers among its alcohol-related deaths.

17.7% of Louisiana adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Louisiana binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.3 times per month.
An average of 2,888 annual deaths in Louisiana are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Louisiana averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,231 people aged 18 and older or 8.12 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
70.0% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Louisiana are male.
55.3% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
82.0% of deaths in Louisiana from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
3.57% of people in Louisiana who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 76,364 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Louisiana taxpayers spent $3.801 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $5.702 billion or $2.87 per drink in 2025 USD.

Maine Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Maine has the nation’s second lowest rates of under-21 alcohol-related deaths.

17.7% of Maine adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.2.
Binge drinking adults in Maine binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.4 times per month.
An average of 948 annual deaths in Maine are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Maine averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,167 people aged 18 and older or 8.57 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.5% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Maine are male.
67.9% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
91.0% of deaths in Maine from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.27% of people in Maine who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 20,995 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Maine taxpayers spent $938.7 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.408 billion or $2.37 per drink in 2025 USD.

Maryland Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Maryland has the nation’s second lowest rate of alcohol-related deaths from chronic causes.

14.4% of Maryland adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.3.
Binge drinking adults in Maryland binge a median 1.6 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.8 times per month.
An average of 2,884 annual deaths in Maryland are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Maryland averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,647 people aged 18 and older or 6.07 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.4% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Maryland are male.
55.5% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
83.4% of deaths in Maryland from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.32% of people in Maryland who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 73,738 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Maryland taxpayers spent $4.965 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $7.447 billion or $3.33 per drink in 2025 USD.

Massachusetts Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Massachusetts has one of the nation’s lowest rates of under-21 alcohol-related drinking deaths.

18.6% of Massachusetts adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 4.9.
Binge drinking adults in Massachusetts binge a median 1.6 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.8 times per month.
An average of 3,098 annual deaths in Massachusetts are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Massachusetts averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,797 people aged 18 and older or 5.57 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
65.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Massachusetts are male.
2,141% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
88.5% of deaths in Massachusetts from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.32% of people in Massachusetts who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 73,357 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Massachusetts taxpayers spent $5.635 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $8.452 billion or $2.90 per drink in 2025 USD.

Michigan Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Michigan has a lower rate of alcohol-related deaths among individuals under-21 compared with much of the country.

18.7% of Michigan adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Michigan binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.6 times per month.
An average of 5,947 annual deaths in Michigan are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Michigan averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,321 people aged 18 and older or 7.57 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Michigan are male.
69.7% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
87.8% of deaths in Michigan from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.88% of people in Michigan who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 138,797 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Michigan taxpayers spent $8.162 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $12.243 billion or $3.15 per drink in 2025 USD.

Minnesota Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths are more likely to involve older, female, and chronic users.

21.0% of Minnesota adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Minnesota binge a median 2.0 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.3 times per month.
An average of 2,869 annual deaths in Minnesota are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Minnesota averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,516 people aged 18 and older or 6.60 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
64.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Minnesota are male.
72.6% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
88.0% of deaths in Minnesota from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.92% of people in Minnesota who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 66,520 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Minnesota taxpayers spent $3.886 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $5.823 billion or $2.61 per drink in 2025 USD.

Mississippi Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Mississippi has one of the highest rates of alcohol-related deaths among individuals under-21, yet one of the lowest binge drinking rates in the country.

14.4% of Mississippi adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Mississippi binge a median 2.0 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 6.1 times per month.
An average of 1,966 annual deaths in Mississippi are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Mississippi averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,153 people aged 18 and older or 8.67 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
68.7% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Mississippi are male.
64.1% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.1% of deaths in Mississippi from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
3.00% of people in Mississippi who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 48,834 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Mississippi taxpayers spent $2.277 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $3.416 billion or $3.08 per drink in 2025 USD.

Missouri Alcohol Abuse Statistics

In Missouri, alcohol-related deaths are more likely to involve acute causes or individuals under 21.

20.6% of Missouri adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Missouri binge a median 2.0 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 5.2 times per month.
An average of 3,501 annual deaths in Missouri are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Missouri averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,361 people aged 18 and older or 7.35 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
69.4% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Missouri are male.
60.6% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
83.7% of deaths in Missouri from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.66% of people in Missouri who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 89,195 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Missouri taxpayers spent $4.604 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $6.905 billion or $2.75 per drink in 2025 USD.

Montana Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Montana has one of the highest per capita rates of alcohol-related deaths in the country.

24.0% of Montana adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Montana binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.8 times per month.
An average of 859 annual deaths in Montana are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Montana averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 991 people aged 18 and older or 10.09 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.8% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Montana are male.
67.8% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.8% of deaths in Montana from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.79% of people in Montana who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 21,625 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Montana taxpayers spent $870.8 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.306 billion or $2.60 per drink in 2025 USD.

Nebraska Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Nebraska ranks below average in the rate of alcohol-related deaths per capita, yet ranks among the highest in the nation for adult binge drinking.

20.5% of Nebraska adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.’
Binge drinking adults in Nebraska binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.0 times per month.
An average of 1,001 annual deaths in Nebraska are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Nebraska averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,464 people aged 18 and older or 6.83 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
65.9% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Nebraska are male.
75.1% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
88.6% of deaths in Nebraska from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.90% of people in Nebraska who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 22,733 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Nebraska taxpayers spent $1.167 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.750 billion or $2.42 per drink in 2025 USD.

Nevada Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Nevada’s per capita alcohol-related death rate is higher than the national average, yet its rate of alcohol-related deaths in individuals under 21 is among the lowest in the country.

18.7% of Nevada adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.1.
Binge drinking adults in Nevada binge a median 2.0 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.7 times per month.
An average of 2,023 annual deaths in Nevada are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Nevada averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,184 people aged 18 and older or 8.45 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Nevada are male.
70.9% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
88.3% of deaths in Nevada from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.88% of people in Nevada who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 47,810 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Nevada taxpayers spent $2.296 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $3.444 billion or $2.24 per drink in 2025 USD.

New Hampshire Alcohol Abuse Statistics

New Hampshire has the nation’s lowest rate of under-21 alcohol-related deaths.

18.8% of New Hampshire adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.4.
Binge drinking adults in New Hampshire binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.5 times per month.
An average of 756 annual deaths in New Hampshire are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
New Hampshire averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,475 people aged 18 and older or 6.78 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
65.2% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in New Hampshire are male.
71.2% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
89.0% of deaths in New Hampshire from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.19% of people in New Hampshire who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 17,390 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
New Hampshire taxpayers spent $959.9 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.440 billion or $1.38 per drink in 2025 USD.

New Jersey Alcohol Abuse Statistics

New Jersey has the second-lowest per capita rate of alcohol-related deaths in the nation.

16.7% of New Jersey adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 4.9.
Binge drinking adults in New Jersey binge a median 1.4 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.4 times per month.
An average of 3,576 annual deaths in New Jersey are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
New Jersey averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,982 people aged 18 and older or 5.04 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in New Jersey are male.
65.0% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
87.6% of deaths in New Jersey from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.68% of people in New Jersey who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 84,101 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
New Jersey taxpayers spent $6.175 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $9.263 billion or $2.55 per drink in 2025 USD.

New Mexico Alcohol Abuse Statistics

New Mexico has the highest number of alcohol-related deaths per capita among all the states.

16.8% of New Mexico adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.4.
Binge drinking adults in New Mexico binge a median 1.5 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.1 times per month.
An average of 2,095 annual deaths in New Mexico are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
New Mexico averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 777 people aged 18 and older or 12.86 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
68.8% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in New Mexico are male.
66.5% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
81.2% of deaths in New Mexico from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.05% of people in New Mexico who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 59,148 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
New Mexico taxpayers spent $2.233 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $3.349 billion or $4.16 per drink in 2025 USD.

New York Alcohol Abuse Statistics

New York has the third-lowest number of alcohol-related deaths per capita among all U.S. states.

17.8% of New York adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.3.
Binge drinking adults in New York binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.1 times per month.
An average of 8,093 annual deaths in New York are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
New York averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,926 people aged 18 and older or 5.19 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
64.4% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in New York are male.
68.7% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
88.6% of deaths in New York from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.51% of people in New York who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 179,605 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
New York taxpayers spent $16.330 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $24.495 billion or $3.42 per drink in 2025 USD.

North Carolina Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths in North Carolina occur at below-average per capita rates, with a smaller share attributed to chronic use.

18.1% of North Carolina adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.4.
Binge drinking adults in North Carolina binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.3 times per month.
An average of 5,686 annual deaths in North Carolina are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
North Carolina averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,437 people aged 18 and older or 6.96 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in North Carolina are male.
62.2% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.2% of deaths in North Carolina from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.74% of people in North Carolina who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 143,735 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
North Carolina taxpayers spent $7.034 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $10.551 billion or $3.17 per drink in 2025 USD.

North Dakota Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths in North Dakota are among the most likely to be due to chronic causes.

23.9% of North Dakota adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 6.0.
Binge drinking adults in North Dakota binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.5 times per month.
An average of 432 annual deaths in North Dakota are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
North Dakota averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,360 people aged 18 and older or 7.35 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.9% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in North Dakota are male.
70.6% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
82.6% of deaths in North Dakota from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.78% of people in North Dakota who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 11,494 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
North Dakota taxpayers spent $487.6 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $731.4 million or $2.10 per drink in 2025 USD.

Ohio Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Statistics indicate Ohio’s binge drinking rates are among the highest in the nation.

19.9% of Ohio adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Ohio binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.1 times per month.
An average of 6,784 annual deaths in Ohio are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Ohio averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,346 people aged 18 and older or 7.43 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Ohio are male.
62.1% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.7% of deaths in Ohio from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.24% of people in Ohio who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 166,325 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Ohio taxpayers spent $8.520 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $12.780 billion or $3.15 per drink in 2022 US$.

Oklahoma Alcohol Abuse Statistics

The rate of alcohol-related deaths per capita in Oklahoma is one of the highest in the nation.

14.4% of Oklahoma adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Oklahoma binge a median 1.5 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.9 times per month.
An average of 2,614 annual deaths in Oklahoma are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Oklahoma averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,152 people aged 18 and older or 8.68 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.2% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Oklahoma are male.
68.6% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
87.9% of deaths in Oklahoma from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.03% of people in Oklahoma who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 62,413 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Oklahoma taxpayers spent $3.081 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $4.622 billion or $3.74 per drink in 2025 USD.

Oregon Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths in Oregon involving people 35 and up, as well as those due to chronic abuse, are among the highest nationwide.

19.4% of Oregon adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.2.
Binge drinking adults in Oregon binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.1 times per month.
An average of 2,877 annual deaths in Oregon are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Oregon averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,164 people aged 18 and older or 8.59 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.0% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Oregon are male.
72.7% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
90.2% of deaths in Oregon from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.60% of people in Oregon who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 64,280 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Oregon taxpayers spent $3.520 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $5.280 billion or $3.12 per drink in 2025 USD.

Pennsylvania Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Pennsylvania’s alcohol-related deaths are less likely (#3) than much of the country to be due to chronic causes.

18.5% of Pennsylvania adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 4.9.
Binge drinking adults in Pennsylvania binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.1 times per month.
An average of 6,624 annual deaths in Pennsylvania are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Pennsylvania averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,543 people aged 18 and older or 6.48 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.0% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Pennsylvania are male.
63.1% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
87.0% of deaths in Pennsylvania from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.01% of people in Pennsylvania who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 153,588 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Pennsylvania taxpayers spent $9.544 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $14.316 billion or $2.88 per drink in 2025 USD.

Rhode Island Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Statistics indicate that alcohol-related deaths in individuals under 21 in Rhode Island are among the lowest in the country.

18.4% of Rhode Island adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.2.
Binge drinking adults in Rhode Island binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.3 times per month.
An average of 599 annual deaths in Rhode Island are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Rhode Island averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,452 people aged 18 and older or 6.89 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Rhode Island are male.
68.9% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
89.1% of deaths in Rhode Island from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.34% of people in Rhode Island who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 13,751 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Rhode Island taxpayers spent $886.5 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $1.330 billion or $2.73 per drink in 2025 USD.

South Carolina Alcohol Abuse Statistics

South Carolina has more alcohol-related deaths per capita than the national average, but a smaller proportion of those deaths are due to chronic causes.

18.2% of South Carolina adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.5.
Binge drinking adults in South Carolina binge a median 2.1 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.6 times per month.
An average of 3,575 annual deaths in South Carolina are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
South Carolina averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,127 people aged 18 and older or 8.87 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.7% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in South Carolina are male.
62.3% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.7% of deaths in South Carolina from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.71% of people in South Carolina who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 89,186 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
South Carolina taxpayers spent $3.983 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $5.974 billion or $3.20 per drink in 2025 USD.

South Dakota Alcohol Abuse Statistics

South Dakota ranks fourth nationwide for both alcohol-related deaths per capita and deaths attributed to chronic alcohol use.

21.0% of South Dakota adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.9.
Binge drinking adults in South Dakota binge a median 1.5 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.8 times per month.
An average of 678 annual deaths in South Dakota are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
South Dakota averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 987 people aged 18 and older or 10.13 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.2% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in South Dakota are male.
73.3% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
84.5% of deaths in South Dakota from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.36% of people in South Dakota who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 17,820 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
South Dakota taxpayers spent $598.2 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $897.3 million or $2.39 per drink in 2025 USD.

Tennessee Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths in Tennessee are more likely than much of the country to involve acute causes.

16.4% of Tennessee adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.8.
Binge drinking adults in Tennessee binge a median 2.0 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.8 times per month.
An average of 4,775 annual deaths in Tennessee are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Tennessee averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,121 people aged 18 and older or 8.92 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Tennessee are male.
62.7% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.4% of deaths in Tennessee from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.39% of people in Tennessee who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 119,949 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Tennessee taxpayers spent $4.684 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $7.026 billion or $3.38 per drink in 2025 USD.

Texas Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Texas has the second-highest percentage of alcohol-related deaths involving individuals under 21 years old in the nation.

16.9% of Texas adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.7.
Binge drinking adults in Texas binge a median 2.1 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.6 times per month.
An average of 13,701 annual deaths in Texas are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Texas averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,581 people aged 18 and older or 6.32 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
69.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Texas are male.
63.5% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
83.9% of deaths in Texas from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
3.50% of people in Texas who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 348,400 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Texas taxpayers spent $18.821 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $28.231 billion or $2.99 per drink in 2025 USD.

Utah Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Utah has the lowest adult binge drinking rate in the nation, yet ranks fourth-highest for the percentage of alcohol-related deaths in individuals under 21.

12.7% of Utah adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Utah binge a median 1.7 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.2 times per month.
An average of 1,113 annual deaths in Utah are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Utah averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 2,074 people aged 18 and older or 4.82 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Utah are male.
60.5% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
83.3% of deaths in Utah from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
3.05% of people in Utah who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 30,028 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Utah taxpayers spent $1.636 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $2.454 billion or $4.11 per drink in 2025 USD.

Vermont Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Vermont has the highest rate of alcohol-related deaths among individuals aged 35 and older in the country.

20.3% of Vermont adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.5.
Binge drinking adults in Vermont binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.5 times per month.
An average of 439 annual deaths in Vermont are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Vermont averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,182 people aged 18 and older or 8.46 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
65.1% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Vermont are male.
73.8% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
92.5% of deaths in Vermont from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.37% of people in Vermont who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 9,016 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Vermont taxpayers spent $513.0 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $769.5 million or $2.49 per drink in 2025 USD.

Virginia Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Virginia has fewer alcohol-related deaths per capita than a large majority of the country.

17.8% of Virginia adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.6.
Binge drinking adults in Virginia binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.5 times per month.
An average of 3,902 annual deaths in Virginia are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Virginia averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,717 people aged 18 and older or 5.82 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
67.1% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Virginia are male.
63.3% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
85.3% of deaths in Virginia from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.43% of people in Virginia who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 96,029 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Virginia taxpayers spent $6.126 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $9.189 billion or $3.09 per drink in 2025 USD.

Washington Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Alcohol-related deaths in Washington are more likely to stem from chronic alcohol use than much of the country.

16.5% of Washington adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.2.
Binge drinking adults in Washington binge a median 1.5 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.9 times per month.
An average of 4,299 annual deaths in Washington are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Washington averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,387 people aged 18 and older or 7.21 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
63.6% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Washington are male.
70.7% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
88.8% of deaths in Washington from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
2.02% of people in Washington who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 99,369 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Washington taxpayers spent $5.805 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $8.708 billion or $3.35 per drink in 2025 USD.

West Virginia Alcohol Abuse Statistics

West Virginia ranks third-highest nationally for alcohol-related deaths due to acute causes.

15.5% of West Virginia adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 6.1.
Binge drinking adults in West Virginia binge a median 2.4 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 6.5 times per month.
An average of 1,243 annual deaths in West Virginia are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
West Virginia averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,152 people aged 18 and older or 8.68 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
71.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in West Virginia are male.
57.4% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
87.8% of deaths in West Virginia from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.45% of people in West Virginia who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 31,015 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
West Virginia taxpayers spent $1.335 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $2.002 billion or $3.30 per drink in 2025 USD.

Wisconsin Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Binge-drinking is a significant problem in Wisconsin, and alcohol-related deaths are more likely to involve older, long-term users.

21.8% of Wisconsin adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.8.
Binge drinking adults in Wisconsin binge a median 1.9 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 4.4 times per month.
An average of 3,841 annual deaths in Wisconsin are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Wisconsin averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 1,315 people aged 18 and older or 7.61 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
66.8% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Wisconsin are male.
70.3% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
89.0% of deaths in Wisconsin from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.81% of people in Wisconsin who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 78,363 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Wisconsin taxpayers spent $4.453 billion as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $6.679 billion or $2.43 per drink in 2025 USD.

Wyoming Alcohol Abuse Statistics

Wyoming has the nation’s second highest rate of alcohol-related deaths per capita.

19.8% of Wyoming adults over 18 binge drink at least once per month.
The median number of drinks consumed during a binge episode is 5.8.
Binge drinking adults in Wyoming binge a median 1.8 times monthly; the 25% most active drinkers binge 3.9 times per month.
An average of 457 annual deaths in Wyoming are attributable to excessive alcohol use.
Wyoming averages one (1) death from excessive alcohol use for every 978 people aged 18 and older or 10.23 deaths for every 10,000 adults.
68.3% of people who die from excessive alcohol use in Wyoming are male.
72.9% of excessive alcohol use deaths are from chronic causes, such as Alcohol Use Disorder.
86.4% of deaths in Wyoming from excessive alcohol use are adults aged 35 years and older.
1.97% of people in Wyoming who die from excessive alcohol use are under the age of 21.
The CDC estimates 11,481 years of potential life is lost to excessive alcohol use each year.
Wyoming taxpayers spent $593.1 million as a result of excessive alcohol use in 2010; adjusted for inflation, this is equivalent to $889.7 million or $3.50 per drink in 2025 USD.