Alcohol is wreaking havoc on U.S. public health. American society looks the other way Confronting heavy drinking could be one of the best ways to improve health and save lives

https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/12/america-alcohol-epidemic-plain-sight-deadliest-drug-series-part-1/ By Lev Facher and Isabella CuetoMay 12, 2026 To report this series about the U.S. alcohol epidemic, Facher and Cueto interviewed more than 100 health researchers, doctors, patients, industry insiders, and lawmakers. They also reviewed scientific literature, addiction treatment protocols, laws, public health guidance, and lobbying disclosures