Four ways alcohol is bad for your health






1. Cancer


2. Heart disease



3. Injury

Alcohol consumption affects judgment, reaction time and contributes to risk-taking. Alcohol-related injuries from falls, drowning, vehicle accidents and violence contribute to a high proportion of hospitalisations in Australia and overseas.

4. Neuropsychiatric disorders

Neuropsychiatric conditions, which include alcohol dependence and abuse, are the leading causes of alcohol-attributable hospitalisations (37%) in Australia.

Mental health conditions associated with alcohol include depression, self-harm and suicide.

If you need to speak to someone about alcohol or identify helping services, please call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.

If you or anyone you know needs help, visit beyondblue or call Lifeline’s 24-hour helpline on 13 11 14.

Originally Published by The Conversation, continue reading here.