Best answer: We are all the same in some ways; for example, we all see (in a figurative sense of the word) things through our own eyes (again, figurative). We are all different in a lot of obvious ways.
Heavy drinking over many years increases the risk for serious health problems including alcohol-related liver disease (hepatitis or cirrhosis,) heart disease, stomach problems, brain damage, cancer, and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas).
Hereâs what is known: Alcoholâs effects vary from person to person, depending on a variety of factors, including: How much you drink How often you drink Your age Your health status Your family history While drinking alcohol is itself not necessarily a problemâdrinking too much can cause a range of consequences, and increase your risk for a variety of problems. For more information on alcoholâs effects on the body, please see the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholismâs related web page describing alcoholâs effects on the body.