The statement of the year:

The more alcohol a society consumes, the fewer alcohol-related problems and alcohol-related deaths (including cirrhosis) it has, since these societies, such as those in Southern Europe, integrate drinking with social life. And alcohol conveys health benefits.

Because sober, not drunk people cause problems to others, and alcohol apparently doesn't have any bad effect on health. //sarcasm

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Alcohol is among the largest preventable causes of deaths, and is connected to half of all violent crimes.