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It states that alcohol is a known carcinogen and the risk of developing certain forms of cancer increases from just one drink per day, regardless of the type of alcohol consumed. Seven types of ...
If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol dependence, misuse or addiction, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 800-662 ...
The level of ethanol consumption that minimizes the risk of disease, injury, and death is subject to some controversy. [16] Several studies have found a J-shaped relationship between alcohol consumption and health, [17] [18] [2] [19] meaning that risk is minimized at a certain (non-zero) consumption level, and drinking below or above this level increases risk, with the risk level of drinking a ...
A 2016 study of people with excess weight or obesity found that since alcohol lowers inhibitions, it can lead to overeating. Participants who limited drinking were more likely to lose weight.
Alcohol (also known as ethanol) has a number of effects on health. Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration. Long-term effects of alcohol include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain, with increased risk of several types of cancer and alcohol use disorder. [1]
Excessive alcohol use causes neuroinflammation and leads to myelin disruptions and white matter loss. The developing adolescent brain is at increased risk of brain damage and other long-lasting alterations to the brain. [60] Adolescents with an alcohol use disorder damage the hippocampal, prefrontal cortex, and temporal lobes. [46]
Using alcohol (and other substances) to cope with symptoms of social anxiety is associated with increased substance use and more consequences among young adults, according to a study from the NIAAA.
Alcohol use is a major contributing factor for head injuries, motor vehicle injuries (27%), interpersonal violence (18%), suicides (18%), and epilepsy (13%). [197] Beyond the financial costs that alcohol consumption imposes, there are also significant social costs to both the alcoholic and their family and friends. [67]