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Alcohol: Weighing it between culture and cost

Mar 14, 2025 2 mins read
Alcohol: Weighing it between culture and cost

We are facing a crisis—one that is quietly devastating families, straining the healthcare system, and costing lives. Alcohol, despite its deep cultural roots, has become the country’s silent killer.

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