More people use alcohol than use any other psychoactive drug. That's because it's legal for people over the age of 21, skillfully marketed and promoted and widely available. Also, more people get into trouble with alcohol. Alcohol is implicated in the deaths of more than 100,000 Americans every year, making it the nation's third leading cause of preventable death.

Many people can drink moderately and enjoy it. Unfortunately, when drinking causes problems, people may have very limited ability to get the treatment that they need. Ensuring Solutions to Alcohol Problems is working to change that.