The Washington Post (7/13, Zakharenko, Gilbert, Ovalle) reports that recently released federal data show “U.S. consumption of alcohol, which had already been increasing for years, accelerated during the pandemic as Americans grappled with stress and isolation.” Meanwhile, “the number of deaths caused by alcohol skyrocketed nationwide, rising more than 45 percent.” According to CDC data, “in 2021, alcohol was the primary cause of death for more than 54,000 Americans, causing nearly 17,000 more deaths than just a few years before.”
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