6 Americans die from alcohol poisoning each day

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 2,200 Americans die from alcohol poisoning every year. That's an average of six deaths every day.

In a statement, the CDC called the figure a "heartbreaking reminder" about the dangers of excessive alcohol use. The CDC also added that the numbers are likely higher, since alcohol-related deaths are often underreported.

The CDC Vital Signs report states that more than 38 million Americans binge drink an average of four times a month. A majority of deaths from alcohol poisoning occur in adults aged 35 to 64, and 76 percent of those who die from alcohol poisoning are men.

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The CDC has urged the medical community to talk to patients about alcohol and the dangerous effects of excessive drinking.