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Contributor: Alcohol should be marginalized like smoking
Narrative Analysis: Testimonial
Drinking causes 1 in every 20 deaths worldwide. Perversely, because its harms are so widespread and longstanding and well known, many people accept them.
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India Today
· Jul 2, 2026
Muslim League's Kerala dilemma: Opposes liquor, but backs tax cut on mild drinks
Muslim League's Kerala dilemma: Opposes liquor, but backs tax cut on mild drinks
Daily Mail
· Jun 21, 2026
My father became a monster when he drank, so for years I was teetotal. But when I finally started drinking I realised this truth that everyone concerned about their alcohol consumption should know: JON HARVEY
My father became a monster when he drank, so for years I was teetotal. But when I finally started drinking I realised this truth that everyone concerned about their alcohol consumption should know: JON HARVEY
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· Jul 10, 2026
Altria Group: High Dividends Are Much More Addictive Than Nicotine
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RTÉ News
· Jun 23, 2026
Alcohol dependence down but more treated for harmful use
Fewer people are presenting with alcohol dependence, but more are entering treatment with harmful or hazardous use, according to the latest figures from the Health Research Board.
L.A. Times - Health
· Jul 2, 2026
Contributor: Alcohol should be stigmatized like smoking
Drinking causes 1 in every 20 deaths worldwide. Perversely, because its harms are so widespread and longstanding and well known, many people accept them.
Fark
· Jul 10, 2026
"Alcohol may have been involved" [Dumbass]
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Related coverage for "Contributor: Alcohol should be marginalized like smoking": India Today — Muslim League's Kerala dilemma: Opposes liquor, but backs tax cut on mild drinks. Daily Mail — My father became a monster when he drank, so for years I was teetotal. But when I finally started drinking I realised this truth that everyone concerned about their alcohol consumption should know: JON HARVEY. Seeking Alpha — Altria Group: High Dividends Are Much More Addictive Than Nicotine. RTÉ News — Alcohol dependence down but more treated for harmful use. L.A. Times - Health — Contributor: Alcohol should be stigmatized like smoking. Fark — "Alcohol may have been involved" [Dumbass]