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  1. Alcohol Use and Your Health | Alcohol Use | CDC

    Jan 14, 2025 · 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 …

  2. Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic

    Jun 21, 2024 · 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 …

  3. Alcohol's Effects on the Body | National Institute on Alcohol ...

    Alcohol interferes with the brain’s communication pathways and can affect the way the brain looks and works. These disruptions can change mood and behavior and make it harder to think …

  4. Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies

    Jan 27, 2025 · 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 …

  5. Patient education: Health effects of alcohol (Beyond the ...

    Jul 16, 2025 · Drinking any amount of alcohol comes with risks. Drinking too much alcohol contributes to accidents and injuries and can lead to liver disease, high blood pressure, …

  6. What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? Benefits & Risks

    Nov 6, 2025 · Moderate alcohol consumption has been linked to heart health, but the risks may outweigh the benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

  7. Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the ...

    Aug 19, 2025 · Whether it’s a glass of red wine with dinner or a celebratory cocktail on the weekend, drinking in moderation has long been considered not only socially acceptable but …

  8. Facts About Excessive Drinking | Drink Less Campaign | CDC

    Oct 7, 2024 · Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, underage drinking, and drinking during pregnancy. Excessive drinking on an occasion or over time increases your risk …

  9. Heavy drinking can cause earlier, more severe stroke

    4 days ago · Regular heavy alcohol consumption can cause more severe stroke at an earlier age, according to researchers.

  10. Understanding Alcohol Drinking Patterns | National Institute ...

    Alcohol misuse refers to drinking in a manner, situation, amount, or frequency that could cause harm to the person who drinks or to those around them. Alcohol misuse includes binge …