the impact of
alcohol on the economy
The financial cost of alcohol harm to drinkers in Australia is estimated to be $15.3 billion. It is a cruel twist of fate that the Australian economy gains such a large contribution from something that is so detrimental to society.
On the other hand, The Range and Magnitude of Alcohol’s Harm to Others found that the total cost of alcohol-related harms to someone other than the drinker was $20 billion. This would actually bring the total cost of drinking in Australia to $36 billion. While it is difficult to put a price on the harm done to individuals, families, and communities, this proves it to be an issue that needs addressing.
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