On: Alcohol death toll is growing, US Government reports say

[swayvil]

They say alcohol death is big right now. Then they cite stats and cause from a couple years ago.

Are they intentionally avoiding addressing the present cause? IE the crazy inflation bumming everybody out.

[starkd → swayvil]

It's not just alcohol. The surge in use of opiates was roaring a good 20 years before national attention started to emphasize it. Governments and media always seem to be behind the curve when addressing new problems that arise. Usually, a crisis or reality is needed to force the issue to our attention.

[swayvil → starkd]

To cite present causes is to accuse the present administrators. Citing past causes is safer.

Maybe?

Or maybe citing causes after they've passed gives investors a chance to shift their investments before the hammer comes down.