Jun 21, 2024 · Research on alcohol suggests a sobering conclusion: Drinking alcohol in any amount carries a health risk. While the risk is low for moderate intake, the risk goes up as the …

May 18, 2022 · Alcohol use disorder can include periods of being drunk (alcohol intoxication) and symptoms of withdrawal. Alcohol intoxication results as the amount of alcohol in your …

Dec 28, 2022 · It is the alcohol that causes harm, not the beverage. Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance and has been classified as a Group 1 …

Dec 17, 2024 · Alcohol has considerable toxic effects on the digestive and cardiovascular systems. Alcoholic beverages are classified as carcinogenic by the International Agency for …

The harmful use of alcohol results in the death of 2.6 million people annually. There are 230 different types of diseases where alcohol has a significant role. It also causes harm to the well …

Nov 9, 2023 · Many people who drink heavily don't get enough nutrients because they eat poorly. And alcohol keeps the body from using nutrients as it should. Lack of nutrients can damage …

Nov 6, 2024 · Alcohol can stop the benefits of your antidepressant medicine, making your symptoms harder to treat. Alcohol may seem to make your mood better in the short term. But …

Oct 16, 2024 · Heavy alcohol use means more than three drinks a day for women, four for men. Heavy alcohol users who cut back to average drinking can lower their top number in a blood …

May 18, 2022 · Alcohol use disorder commonly occurs along with other mental health disorders. If you have depression, anxiety or another mental health condition, you may need talk therapy …

Jun 25, 2024 · The Global status report on alcohol and health and treatment of substance use disorders presents a comprehensive overview of alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harm …