Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate
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Alcohol Consumption - Our World in Data
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The Last Word: Is Alcohol Use at Any Level Actually Healthy?
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Drinking & You - US - Units and guidelines
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Facts About Aging and Alcohol
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Alcohol use is widely accepted in the US, but even moderate consumption is associated with many harmful effects
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Alcohol use and burden for 195 countries and territories, 1990–2016: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016 - The Lancet
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5 Things Drinking Too Much Alcohol May Be Doing to Your Body
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What Happens When You Drink Alcohol Everyday?
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Alcohol and Health: Does It Matter What You Drink?
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Can I Drink Alcohol If I Have Type 2 Diabetes?
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The effects of modest drinking on life expectancy and mortality risks: a population-based cohort study
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Understanding alcohol use disorders and their treatment