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 …
Alcohol's Effects on Health - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Patient education: Health effects of alcohol (Beyond the Basics ...
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, …
Is moderate drinking actually healthy? Scientists say the idea is ...
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 …
Alcohol Use Disorder - Causes, Symptoms, Treatment & Help
Jun 6, 2023 · 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 …
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 …
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.
What Does Alcohol Do to Your Body? - Cleveland Clinic Health …
Feb 15, 2024 · 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 …