Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, 6 including. There is a strong scientific evidence that drinking alcohol increases the risk for cancer , including cancers of the mouth and throat, liver, breast in women and colon and rectum, and for some types of cancer, the risk increases even at low levels of alcohol consumption less than 1 drink in a day.
The evidence indicates that the more alcohol a person drinks, the higher his or her risk of developing an alcohol-associated cancer. The risk varies by many factors, such as the quantity of alcohol consumed and type of cancer.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans external icon recommends that adults who choose to drink do so in moderation — 1 drink or less on a day for women or 2 drinks or less on a day for men.
However, emerging evidence suggests that even drinking within the recommended limits may increase the overall risk of death from various causes, such as from several types of cancer and some forms of cardiovascular disease. According to the — Dietary Guidelines for Americans external icon 1 some people should not drink alcoholic beverages at all, including:. To reduce the risk of alcohol-related harms, the Guidelines recommend that adults of legal drinking age can choose not to drink, or to drink in moderation by limiting intake to 2 drinks or less in a day for men or 1 drink or less in a day for women, on days when alcohol is consumed.
The Guidelines also do not recommend that individuals who do not drink alcohol start drinking for any reason and that if adults of legal drinking age choose to drink alcoholic beverages, drinking less is better for health than drinking more.
There is no known safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant should refrain from drinking alcohol. Women of childbearing age should also avoid binge drinking to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy and potential exposure of a developing fetus to alcohol.
Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers. Generally, moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages by a woman who is lactating up to 1 standard drink in a day is not known to be harmful to the infant, especially if the woman waits at least 2 hours after a single drink before nursing or expressing breast milk. Women considering consuming alcohol during lactation should talk to their healthcare provider.
Alcohol use slows reaction time and impairs judgment and coordination, which are all skills needed to drive a car safely. The legal limit for drinking is the alcohol level above which a person is subject to legal penalties e.
All states in the United States have adopted 0. However, drivers younger than 21 are not allowed to operate a motor vehicle with any level of alcohol in their system. Note: Legal limits do not define a level below which it is safe to operate a vehicle or engage in some other activity. Impairment due to alcohol use begins to occur at levels well below the legal limit.
Drinking is a problem if it causes trouble in your relationships, in school, in social activities, or in how you think and feel. If you are concerned that either you or someone in your family might have a drinking problem, consult your personal health care provider.
Consult your personal health care provider if you feel you or someone you know has a drinking problem. This service can provide you with information about treatment programs in your local community and allow you to speak with someone about alcohol problems.
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