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.
All types of liver disease above can cause damage to the liver. The advice on this page is specific to alcohol-related liver disease. Alcohol-related liver disease can be prevented if you understand the impact excessive alcohol drinking can have on your liver and take-steps to control the amount you drink. For more information on how alcohol affects your health, read about the short and long-term effects of alcohol in your body.