Social Costs of Alcohol Use

The social costs of alcohol use refer to the broader impacts on society caused by alcohol consumption. These include health care costs from alcohol-related injuries and illnesses, rates of accidents and violence, absenteeism and loss of productivity at work, and strain on families and communities. Essentially, alcohol can lead to personal health issues that ripple outward, affecting others through increased healthcare expenses, safety risks, and social disruptions, thereby placing a financial and emotional burden on society as a whole.