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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 amounts of alcohol. The …

  2. 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 clearly and …

  3. 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 risks of …

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

    Jun 21, 2024 · When it comes to alcohol, if you don't drink, don't start for health reasons. Drinking moderately if you're otherwise healthy may be a risk you're willing to take. But heavy drinking carries …

  5. Heart Association Revives Theory That Light Drinking May Be ...

    Dec 16, 2025 · The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

  6. 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 is …

  7. The Surprising Habit to Help You Cut Back on Alcohol

    Dec 25, 2025 · Learn how to cut back on alcohol and reduce drinking with a healthy nightly routine. Expert tips to break automatic drinking habits.

  8. 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 also perhaps even …

  9. Drinking culture - Wikipedia

    The Merry Drinker (c. 1628–1630) by Frans Hals Drinking culture is the set of traditions, rituals, and social behaviors associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages. Although alcoholic …

  10. Alcohol - MedlinePlus

    Jan 3, 2024 · The Dietary Guidelines for Americans say that adults of legal drinking age should either not drink or drink in moderation. Drinking less is better for your health than drinking more.