alcohol

Independence Day

2022’s Best & Worst Places to Celebrate 4th of July – Wallet Hub

With 84% of Americans planning to celebrate the 4th of July this year and collective food spending for the holiday to reach $7.7 billion, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on 2022’s Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations, as well as interesting stats about the holiday in its 4th of July Facts

Drug abuse

Substance Use Disorder in the Senior Population

Senior substance use disorder, especially prescription drugs and alcohol, is one of Arizona’s fastest-growing health issues. The U.S. Department of Health’s Addiction Prevention and Recovery Administration reported that over eight million seniors are suffering from substance use disorder. Elder Equals Higher Risk Seniors are at greater risk than those younger. Citizens aged 65 and over

State

Moonshine: 1 in 5 Arizonans made their own alcohol during the pandemic

39% did no prior research before doing so.  Alaska was the moonshine capital of America during the pandemic. One of the things many had in common over the past year was boredom during lockdown; no plans on the weekends, eventless evenings after work, and nearly everything had already been binge-watched on Netflix. Since many couldn’t