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#alcohol-policy

After suspending the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra in September amid questions about an off-campus retreat, Harvard College has determined the student group didn't violate its hazing policy, after all. Federico Cortese, the student-run orchestra's music director and conductor, confirmed Harvard's Administrative Board and Dean of Students Office both dropped the hazing charge. He did not respond to a request for further comment.

Men's heavy drinking is fueling a hidden crisis affecting millions of women and children worldwide. The harms, from violence to financial instability, are especially severe where gender inequality is high. Experts warn that alcohol policies must include gender-responsive strategies to protect vulnerable families. They call for reforms combining regulation, prevention, and community action. A sweeping global review has revealed that men's alcohol consumption is causing widespread harm to women and children, from violence and neglect to lost educational and life opportunities. Credit: Shutterstock

We often think of alcohol harm as a public health issue, but this research shows it's a national economic problem,