Vodka kills as many Russians as a warSource: The Times
The terrible cost of Russia's love affair with vodka was laid bare in a study published yesterday. It blamed alcohol addiction for more than half of all deaths among Russians in their prime years and said that the scale of the carnage was comparable to a war.

After several messages of friends online asking "How do I help an alcoholic friend stop drinking?" I knew, then, I needed to do something. Therefore, I am going to offer some suggestions.
Stop Drinking Alcohol Now - The Perils of Teenage DrinkingSource:
Fortunately, the weekend turmoil resulted not from my own kids' drinking but from the ignorance and denial exhibited by other parents. But before I climb up on my soapbox, let's take a look at some frightening statistics....