Portage County Partnership for Prevention Coalition

04/06/2026

About 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. That’s enough people to fill the Rose Bowl Stadium nearly 2 times. To save lives, communities can use effective strategies like regulating the number of stores that sell alcohol, updating alcohol taxes, and limiting the number of hours alcohol is sold.

04/05/2026

The costs from increasing alcohol-related ER visits skyrocketed 272% from 2006 to 2014, costing taxpayers BILLIONS. Health experts recommend that more alcohol safeguards are needed to prevent dangerous drinking and its consequences.

04/04/2026

Excessive alcohol use costs everyone. Of the total costs, 72% are from
losses in workplace productivity, 11% from health care expenses, 10% from law enforcement and other criminal justice expenses, and 5% from motor vehicle crashes related to excessive alcohol use.

04/03/2026

The number of alcohol-related ER visits have gone up by more than 60% from 2006 to 2014, especially among females and middle-aged or older people who drink. Protect yourself and your loved ones by supporting evidence-based policy safeguards.

04/02/2026

About 178,000 people die from excessive drinking each year. That’s 488 deaths per day, making alcohol a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. To save lives, communities can use effective strategies like regulating the number of stores that sell alcohol, updating alcohol taxes, and limiting the number of hours alcohol is sold. States that implement policies to reduce alcohol availability, affordability, and advertising can reduce the number of people who die from excessive alcohol use.

04/02/2026

Last year in Wisconsin, approximately one person died every other day and approximately 9 were injured each day in alcohol-related crashes. We are working hard with our partners in law enforcement and at the Wisconsin Dept. of Transportation to advance real-world solutions like alcohol age compliance checks and Place of Last Drink initiatives. Reducing excessive drinking can save lives.

04/01/2026

Check out our April 2026 Newsletter!

04/01/2026

One American dies every 42 minutes because of alcohol-impaired
driving. You’re less likely to be in a crash involving a drunk driver if you
live in a state with more alcohol policy safeguards.

04/01/2026

April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Wisconsin ranks 45th in the country for excessive drinking? (Lower ranking = more excessive drinking). Excessive alcohol use can lead to increased risk for alcohol-related harms including injury, violence, and su***de.

03/31/2026

03/06/2026

In honor of , those participating in the Crisis Intervention Partners (CIP) training hosted by NAMI Portage and Wood Counties, the Stevens Point Police Department, and Portage County Health and Human Services wore black to support the observance. Thank you all for everything you do! 🎈🖤🖤🖤🖤

If you are struggling, you are not alone. There is hope, help, and people who care. Stigma keeps people from seeking help, but awareness saves lives. Let’s stand together on to remember, support, and take action. Follow for resources and access to free overdose reversal kits.

03/06/2026

Overdose is the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., but together, we can create change. Join in spreading awareness and supporting those impacted by substance use disorder.