Russian study: Alcohol to blame for half of Russian deaths in era following Soviet collapse

MOSCOW — A new study by an international team of public health researchers documents the devastating impact of alcohol abuse on Russia — showing that drinking caused more than half of deaths among Russians aged 15 to 54 in the turbulent era following the Soviet collapse.

Australia tries to heal ailing Aboriginal communities with ‘tough love’ _ but is it enough?

WADEYE, Australia — Along the dusty red road that leads from the lonely airstrip into town, the signs flash by: “No alcohol,” says one. “Petrol sniffing kills,” admonishes another. “Don’t bring gunja into our town,” warns a third.

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