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Liver Damage: Prolonged heavy drinking can cause fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis.
Addiction Risk: Alcohol can be addictive, leading to dependence and withdrawal symptoms.
Mental Health: Chronic use raises the risk of anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders.
Cancer Risk: Alcohol increases the risk of cancers of the mouth, throat, liver, and breasts.
Weakened Immune System: Alcohol weakens immune defenses, making infections more likely.
How Alcohol Affects Your Body Systems
Brain: Alcohol disrupts nerve cell communication, affecting behavior, mood, and coordination.
Heart: Moderate drinking may reduce heart disease risk, but heavy drinking raises risks of high blood pressure and heart failure.
Liver: The liver processes alcohol but can be damaged by overload.
Digestive System: Alcohol can inflame and damage the stomach and intestines.
Moderation and Recommendations
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