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Alcohol is the root of 62 diseases and a partial cause of dozens more (hsph.harvard.edu)
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[–] 5 points 4 months ago* (5 children)

Alcohol is a drug that causes harm, more harm than most illegal substances. Alcohol is ranked between heroin and cocaine. Link

Although this UK study has it ranked above heroine and cocaine Link

Of course it being legal and available is a contributing factor, but there's just better substances we could choose to make the chosen legal recreational drug for society.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    Like Canada. We just need to outlaw the alcohol. But, alcohol consumption is down considerably since legalization of cannabis, and even more so with younger of age generations.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Yeah legalizing less harmful drugs will definitely help. Unfortunately a lot of the world is still fully under the influence of 1960's propaganda.

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  • [–] -1 points 4 months ago (1 child)

    Sorry, no. The saying is drugs and alcohol.

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  • [–] 7 points 4 months ago

    A drug is any chemical substance that alters the way your mind or body functions. This broad definition includes everyday items like caffeine and prescription medications, as well as over-the-counter remedies and illegal substances. Alcohol is a drug.

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