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Alcohol

Legal doesn't mean safe. In fact, Alcohol is another legal drug that kills 88,000 people each year. It is also one of the most used drugs. This is because the industry and it's marketing have normalized drinking culture and consumption. Despite what ads may portray, alcohol does not empower you to be successful and fulfill your potential, instead, it serves the purpose of addicting you to a product that drives profit for big industry. Be skeptical about what you see normalized around you, practice self-reflection on what will truly serve you, and educate yourself with the videos below.