I don’t know why you’ve been downvoted. Yes there might be other metrics to use but this is a valid one

It can kill you though. It raises blood pressure and in some people this causes heart attacks.

Interesting, I didn't know that. Though I'd argue that's not quite the same as alcohol and/or alcohol withdrawal are active causes of death while this seems more like a side-effect/contributor. At least from what I'm getting from the article[1] I read.

Still, good point I'll keep that in mind.

[1]https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/what-you-should-kno...