Originally Posted by MesaMan

I kinda recall that Heart/Cardiovascular Disease was, by far, the most lethal Killer. Whether this is still true or not, a part of this OP question would ideally acknowledge that Dr. Study Time is directed toward the most pressing Heath Issues. What is numerically the case, and what we here feel is the most pressing case, might differ.

I.e., we all agree that addressing Addiction is very important. Other Health Issues simply may be more important/more pressing. In this statement, I understand there are 'grey area' contributors that might be difficult to accurately and properly attribute to Alcohol. Homicide Deaths in drunken fights, and so on...