6 takeaways from STAT’s investigation into the U.S. alcohol epidemic

Alcohol is the culprit behind the United States' most enduring and overlooked drug crisis. Here are 6 takeaways from STAT's new investigative series, The Deadliest Drug.

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By Isabella Cueto and Lev Facher

May 12, 2026

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