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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] Alcohol intoxication affects the brain, causing slurred speech, clumsiness, and delayed reflexes.
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 ...
The long-term effects of alcohol have been extensively researched. The health effects of long-term alcohol consumption vary depending on the amount consumed. Even light drinking poses health risks, [61] but atypically small amounts of alcohol may have health benefits. [62] Alcoholism causes severe health consequences which outweigh any ...
The National Organisation for FASD now hope to help educate young adults on the risks of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Over a quarter of 18-25 year olds don't realise women should avoid ...
Alcohol-related deaths have climbed nationally in the past few years: The U.S. saw a 25% spike in deaths during the first year of the pandemic, a trend that particularly affected middle-aged adults.
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.
The umbilical cord is a direct pathway for the mother's blood alcohol to reach the infant, which can result in miscarriage, and a number of lasting physical and cognitive impairments that can persist throughout the child's life. Among pregnant women, alcohol use disorder can result in a condition called fetal alcohol syndrome.
Researchers said that alcohol advice should vary according to age and gender.