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Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties. In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population. This is particularly true for those in social with high visibility and societal influence, nationally and internationally, where alcohol frequently socializing. In this context, it is easy to or discount the health and social damage caused or contributed to by drinking.
Overall, harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 5.1% of the global burden of disease. Harmful use of alcohol is for 7.1% and 2.2% of the global burden of disease for males and females respectively. Alcohol is the leading risk factor for premature mortality and disability among those aged 15 to 49 years, accounting for 10% of all deaths in this age group.