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US Alcohol-Related Deaths Are Skyrocketing, New Data Shows

US Alcohol-Related Deaths Are Skyrocketing, New Data Shows

Update: 2025-11-07
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  • Alcohol-related deaths have nearly doubled in 25 years, claiming over 54,000 lives in 2021 alone
  • The steepest rise in alcohol-related deaths is seen among Native Americans, women, and young adults. Aggressive marketing, cultural shifts, and limited access to support make these groups especially vulnerable
  • The COVID-19 pandemic magnified this emergency. Isolation, stress, and disrupted recovery services fueled relapses and dangerous drinking patterns
  • Alcohol's long-term effects on the body are anything but benign. It damages your brain, destroys your liver, disrupts your ability to heal, and raises your risk of cancer
  • Cutting off alcohol completely is the most powerful step you can take for health. Eliminating it restores resilience, prevents premature death, and gives your body the chance to thrive again
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US Alcohol-Related Deaths Are Skyrocketing, New Data Shows

US Alcohol-Related Deaths Are Skyrocketing, New Data Shows

Dr. Joseph Mercola