The unpleasantness of overconsumption

Short-term, when someone gets drunk there is increased risk:

Of not returning home safely
Of having unsafe or unprotected sexual intercourse that could result in sexually transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancy
Of getting involved in heated conversations and/or fights that may lead to problems with the police and the creation of a criminal record
Of getting injured or involved in an accident
Of being a victim of crime
Of suffering from vomiting, fainting, or even alcohol intoxication

When we get drunk, our blood pressure increases and so does the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

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Long-term consumption of large quantities:

Consumption of large quantities of alcohol, especially when regularly consumed, can lead to serious health and social problems, such as:

Alcohol addiction or alcoholism:

Sexual difficulties including impotence
Liver cirrhosis and hepatic steatosis
Pancreatitis
Stomach disorders, such as ulcers
Mood swings
In extreme cases, alcohol poisoning, coma, and brain damage.
Increased risk of certain types of cancer, in particular, oral cancer, upper respiratory tract cancer, and breast cancer
Increased risk of financial difficulties due to loss of job or home
Risks to the family. Children of addicts are more likely to develop alcohol-related problems as well and are more likely to break the family bond.

It is important to remember that "the majority of people who consume alcohol consume it most of the time responsibly."

Also, more than half of the adults in the world choose not to consume alcohol for religious, cultural, or health reasons.