NOT FOR A BOOZE HOUND –
March 12, 2025 – Drinking, even moderately, isn’t just associated with cancer—there are many other health issues that are commonly linked with consuming alcohol, such as heart disease, liver disease, pancreatic issues, inflammation (which can contribute to chronic diseases), and brain shrinkage…
Still, despite the health risks, people will largely keep drinking because they enjoy it, Andrews says. “Humans are wired for pleasure, and alcohol is deeply embedded in culture,” she adds. (After a few months of not drinking, I too began to question whether I wanted to stop drinking forever, or just be choosy about what I drank.)
