General Article Is alcohol really a drug?

Topic Selected: Alcohol Book Volume: 397

By Tim Woodley

Is alcohol a drug like cannabis or cocaine? Should I treat it like one or is it ‘different’? Is it safer or more dangerous? Clear to some, the fact remains that many adults in the UK have a limited understanding of the realities and dangers of heavy alcohol consumption.

First things first: Yes, alcohol is a drug – a dangerous one. Perceived as safer by many due to its legality and prevalence in popular media and binge drinking culture, alcohol is nevertheless a drug that kills...

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