Show Governor Slates Alcoholism Week in Utah Gov George D Clyde has proclaimed i December 1 to 7 as Alcoholism Information Week The following Information tion on Utah alcoholism has b been n released by Utah Alco- Alco Alcoholism Alcoholism holism Foundation The 1960 per capita con con- consumption of alcoholic beverages ages 15 years and older in Utah was 1528 gallons com com- compared compared pared to 2517 gallons for the nation Utah has alcoholics of which 2300 2 are women An additional to persons are excessive users who are in danger of become becom ing alcOholic ALCOHOLISM c o 0 s t s annually an estimated in industrial and professional losses lost wag wag- wages wages es accidents welfare hospi tal and custodial care Each alcoholic affects the lives of 20 other people in Utah constituting a social and economic impact in all areas of society AVERAGE AGE at which individuals seek or are sent for treatment of alcoholism in Utah is 35 compared to age 45 for the nation More than Utah men and women are helped or treated annually in Utah re- re rehabilitation rehabilitation habilitation centers alcohol alcohol- alcoholism alcoholism ism clinics and by Alcoholics Anonymous Groups |