article_snippet.sent: In the last 20 years, the number of alcohol-related deaths has doubled.
article_snippet.sent: While smoking, drug-taking and obesity are increasingly frowned upon, drinking is still socially acceptable, Julie Merner highlighted.
article_snippet.sent: In the last 20 years, the number of alcohol-related deaths has doubled.
article_snippet.sent: More than 6 standard drinks per day for men, and 4 standard drinks for women, is known to cause harm.
article_snippet.sent: Long term effects of alcohol on the liver include impaired liver functioning, severe pain, inflammation (hepatitis) and cirrhosis.
article_snippet.sent: She said: 'People aren't as aware of the risks as People should be and alcohol is too cheap.
article_snippet.sent: Help for alcoholism isn't advertised anywhere.'
article_snippet.sent: Every day we see 20 to 30 people in varying stages of liver disease, and oral cancer. '
article_snippet.sent: Alcohol is practically poured down our throats. '
article_snippet.sent: Sporting events are sponsored by alcohol.