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  2. Long-term effects of alcohol - Wikipedia

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    The impact of alcohol on weight-gain is contentious: some studies find no effect, [139] others find decreased [140] or increased effect on weight gain. Alcohol use increases the risk of chronic gastritis (stomach inflammation); [3] [141] it is one cause of cirrhosis, hepatitis, and pancreatitis in both its chronic and acute forms.

  3. Alcohol is not good for us. 5 tips to stay safe(r) if you drink

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    “Some people report feeling physical effects.” ... That equals about 12 ounces of regular beer (at 5% alcohol; some light beers have less) or 5 ounces of wine (at 12% alcohol) or 1.5 ounces of ...

  4. Alcohol and health - Wikipedia

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    The World Health Organization calculated that more than 3 million people, mostly men, died as a result of harmful use of alcohol in 2016. This was about 13.5% of the total deaths of people between 20 and 39. More than 5% of the global disease burden was caused by the harmful use of alcohol. [99] There are even higher estimates for Europe. [100]

  5. Alcohol and society - Wikipedia

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    Alcohol education is the planned provision of information and skills relevant to living in a world where alcohol is commonly misused. [3] WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health, highlights the fact that alcohol will be a larger problem in later years, with estimates suggesting it will be the leading cause of disability and death.

  6. Alcohol deaths have more than doubled in recent years ...

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    From 1999 to 2020, the number of alcohol-related deaths has nearly doubled, according to Florida Atlantic University study. A researcher and addiction specialists discuss the risk factors.

  7. 5 common alcohol myths debunked: Experts unpack the truth ...

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    “We encourage people in all contexts to delay alcohol use as long as possible.” Myth #4: The ‘hair of the dog’ method: Having a drink in the morning will cure your hangover

  8. A drink now may impact you more than it would years ago ... - AOL

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    A rise in drinking for people 65 and older is a big problem given the greater health impacts that come with alcohol for older adults, said Dr. George F. Koob, director of the National Institute on ...

  9. Alcohol (drug) - Wikipedia

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    It is a major problem and many health problems as well as death can result from excessive alcohol use. [27] [65] Alcohol dependence is linked to a lifespan that is reduced by about 12 years relative to the average person. [27] In 2004, it was estimated that 4% of deaths worldwide were attributable to alcohol use. [65]