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Trump Blocks Alcohol Report; One Drink Increases Disease Risk

6/10/2026

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The SAMHSA alcohol-health report, blocked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, was published in a peer-reviewed journal on June 9, 2026.
Trump’s administration refused to include the study in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, prompting researchers to release it independently.
The report found that even one drink per day raises risk of liver disease, several cancers, and injury-related death.

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Story summary

The SAMHSA alcohol-health report, blocked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, was published in a peer-reviewed journal on June 9, 2026.
Trump’s administration refused to include the study in the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, prompting researchers to release it independently.
The report found that even one drink per day raises risk of liver disease, several cancers, and injury-related death.