But the products aren't without risk. They're much more potent than marijuana itself, and many times more potent than the pot brownies of yesteryear. More people have access to them. And they're easier to disguise than a bong or pipe.
Alcohol at moderate levels has some positive and negative effects on health. The negative effects include increased risk of liver diseases, oropharyngeal cancer, esophageal cancer and pancreatitis. Conversely moderate intake of alcohol may have some beneficial effects on gastritis and cholelithiasis.
The amount an individual drinks and how often will influence the way alcohol makes the person feel. While the short-term effects of alcohol are common, the long-term effects of alcohol abuse can be serious and even fatal. Long-term or serious effects include: Alcohol poisoning.