- Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC
Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more You can lower your health risks by drinking less or choosing not to drink Your liver can only process small amounts of alcohol The rest of the alcohol can harm your liver and other organs as it moves through the body
- Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic
Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks
- Alcohols Effects on Health - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and . . .
Drinking too much – on a single occasion or over time – can take a serious toll on your health The whole body is affected by alcohol use--not just the liver, but also the brain, gut, pancreas, lungs, cardiovascular system, immune system, and more
- Rethinking Drinking | NIAAA
What do you think about your drinking habits and how they may be affecting your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you get started
- Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies
For millions of people, alcohol is a regular part of their lives But there are many downsides to drinking — some familiar, others less well appreciated And concerns about the risks of even moderate drinking are on the rise
- Alcohol Use Disorder - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Help
We know that drinking too much can harm your health The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that if adults (age 21 and older) choose to drink alcohol, drinking less is better for health than drinking more
- What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body?
Dr Sengupta shares some of the not-so-obvious effects that alcohol has on your body Your liver detoxifies and removes alcohol from your blood through a process known as oxidation When your liver finishes that process, alcohol gets turned into water and carbon dioxide
- Facts About Excessive Drinking | Drink Less Campaign | CDC
Excessive drinking on an occasion or over time increases your risk of illness, injury, and chronic disease It can also lead to social, emotional, and mental health challenges Drinking less alcohol can prevent these harms and lead to a better quality of life—for yourself and others
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