
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 …
Are Americans drinking less? New data says yes, but not by much
Dec 4, 2025 · Americans say they are drinking less alcohol than ever before. But new data shows the number of drinks U.S. adults have per week has in fact not changed by much for decades.
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 …
The Health Risks of Drinking Alcohol | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg …
Nov 18, 2025 · Even at low levels, alcohol consumption carries health risks. Alcohol use in the U.S. has been in decline since the late 1970s—54% of U.S. adults today say they consume …
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 …
Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Disease | American Heart …
Jun 26, 2025 · The American Heart Association’s recommendations on alcohol use If you currently don’t drink alcohol, don’t start. If you choose to drink alcohol, limit your intake: ≤ two …
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 …
How much harm do you need to experience to rethink drinking …
2 days ago · For Alexandre Béhier from Belgium, quitting alcohol was not just a health decision – it was a transformation. Once drinking 3, 4 or 5 bottles a day, today he describes his alcohol …