Alcohol is woven into the thread of American life, from work events to major holidays and everything in between. TravisLincoln/iStock via Getty Images PlusFew substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports, and brunch or dinner tables. A raised glass for a toast, the ubiquitous wedding open bar or drinks shared during a Fourth of July celebration all demonstrate how deeply alcohol has become embedded in social customs and cultural traditions.
酒精已深深融入美国生活的方方面面，从工作活动到重大节日，无处不在。特拉维斯·林肯/盖蒂图片社供稿。很少有物质像酒精这样与日常生活如此紧密交织。它是节日庆典、工作社交聚会、体育赛事、机场以及早午餐或晚餐餐桌上的常客。举杯祝酒、无处不在的婚礼开放酒吧或独立日庆祝活动中分享的饮品，都表明酒精已深深嵌入社会习俗和文化传统之中。
Yet alcohol contributes to millions of deaths globally each year and is linked to cancer, liver disease, unintentional accidents, violence and, importantly, dependence and addiction. Despite this, the disconnect between alcohol’s cultural role and its serious health burden is striking.
然而，酒精每年在全球导致数百万人死亡，并与癌症、肝脏疾病、意外事故、暴力行为，尤其是依赖和成瘾密切相关。尽管如此，酒精的文化角色与其严重的健康负担之间的脱节令人震惊。
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