6 takeaways from STAT’s investigation into the U.S. alcohol epidemic ‘The Deadliest Drug’ catalogs the nation’s failure to address excessive alcohol use as a leading cause of disease, injury and death

https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/12/america-alcohol-epidemic-deadliest-drug-series-key-takeaways/ By Isabella Cueto and Lev FacherMay 12, 2026