Drug Abuse

Alcohol-linked deaths a problem for the Americas
The toll of too much drinking is especially high among men and among middle-aged people, according to the report, whose authors say it's the first to tabulate deaths resulting solely from alcohol. "This provides direct evidence of the impact of alcohol …
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Global cancer surge fuelled by alcohol, smoking and obesity predicted by WHO
A global drive to tackle the causes of cancer linked to lifestyle, such as alcohol abuse, sugar consumption and obesity, has been urged on Monday by the World Health Organisation as it predicted the number of new cases could soar 70% to nearly 25 …
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