Alcohol-related liver disease rising among young people

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Alcoholic liver disease kills about 22,000 Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly a quarter of those deaths are people in their 20s, 30s and 40s.

Jessica Dueñas was leading a double life. Named Kentucky's teacher of the year in 2019, she had also developed a heavy drinking problem. she said."I could not wait to go home so that I could drink."

"The stresses of the pandemic and of our life really has affected young people," he said."So I think it sneaks up on them and then it becomes too late."

 

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So...are you going to ban alcohol?

Young folks still drink booze

I betcha that's more than a gas stove, but not as many as smuggled in narcotics.

I'm surprised they haven't banned alcohol with those high numbers, why not. They're trying to ban everything else

If a person identifies as the opposite sex, does that affect how much they can drink? What about non-binary?

Maybe we shouldn't have up-ended society three years ago?

Oh shit get ready Joe Bidnet is going to 'BAN' liquor.

Andrew_Stuff I don't believe it but give me a reason. Anyone?

in germany:

ItWasACoup How many die from cannabis….zero

Drunk drivers take out another 10,000 a year.

Alcohol can be legally purchased by anyone 21+ w/no limits or restrictions. Alcohol is never medically necessary. Only smoking & obesity kills more people Maybe the same limits & restrictions placed on opioid prescriptions should be enforced on alcohol purchases /1of2

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