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By John Wilkerson
May 12, 2026
Washington Correspondent
John Wilkerson
STAT examines America's failure to address excessive alcohol use across decades.
Anthony Tieuli for STAT
By John Wilkerson
May 12, 2026
Washington Correspondent
John Wilkerson

Alcohol is the culprit behind the United States' most enduring and overlooked drug crisis. Here are 6 takeaways from STAT's new…

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The Addiction Science Defense Network released a report saying federal actions have potentially destroyed 50 years of research.