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How bad is alcohol
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Doctor's Answer
by CCF-M.D.-RCJ, Nov 07, 2003 12:00AM
Larry,
In short, probably.
If you are drinking 4 or more ounces of alcohol per day, this is excessive, and may lead to health-related complications. The potential adverse affects from alcohol are numerous, but include heart failure, liver disease, bleeding complications, and psychosocial disorders.
Backing down to no more than 2 ounces per day, on average, would be better for your health. Also, once someone tells you that she is worried about your health, it should be a wake-up call that you might have a drinking problem.
Good luck.
In short, probably.
If you are drinking 4 or more ounces of alcohol per day, this is excessive, and may lead to health-related complications. The potential adverse affects from alcohol are numerous, but include heart failure, liver disease, bleeding complications, and psychosocial disorders.
Backing down to no more than 2 ounces per day, on average, would be better for your health. Also, once someone tells you that she is worried about your health, it should be a wake-up call that you might have a drinking problem.
Good luck.
