Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Alcohol ranks among the most dangerous drugs we know, backed by growing scientific evidence of serious health risks. Yet according to The Conversation, it remains deeply woven into social rituals and celebrations—from weddings to holidays—both in the US and around the world. The paradox is striking: a substance with well-documented harms has become so normalized culturally that its dangers often go unexamined.

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