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Alcohol affects the brain, which means it affects every part of your daily life, including your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Drinking alcohol can seem like a right of passage in American culture. However, in excess, it is a disease that experts call alcohol use disorder. Alcoholism puts you at greater risk for serious health…
Many substance use disorders increase a person’s chance of developing a dangerous debilitating illness. Alcohol is no exception. In fact, alcohol contributes to a greater risk of some cancers in women. Scientific research shows that alcohol breaks down in the body into a chemical called acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde attacks DNA and stops your body from repairing…
An alcohol use disorder develops when someone develops unhealthy drinking habits. This condition can include a problem controlling how much the person drinks, an unhealthy focus on drinking, or continuing to drink even when it’s problematic. Patterns can start to develop that put the individual’s health at serious risk. These patterns include binge drinking, drinking…