This document outlines both the short-term and long-term health effects of alcohol consumption. It discusses how drinking can increase risks of conditions like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and various cancers. While it is often believed that red wine is healthier than other alcohols, the document clarifies that all types of alcohol still carry long-term health risks regardless of form. It also notes that the amount of alcohol one can safely drink depends on multiple personal factors.

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Effects of Alcohol
Knowing what can happen and knowing how to
avoid repercussions

2. Short-term effects

3. Long-term effects
Heart Disease
Stroke
High Blood
Pressure
Stomach Ulcers
Pancreatitis
Injuries
Diabetes

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 Heavy drinking can
reduce the body’s
sensitivity to insulin
 Drinking can cause
pancreatitis which
commonly leads to
diabetes
 Alcohol contains a
huge amount of
calories
– one pint of
beer equals one
slice of pizza!
Alcohol and Diabetes

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There has been debate that
red wine is better for you
than beer or liquor. This is
untrue. It doesn’t matter
what form the alcohol
comes in. It still puts you
at risk for long-term
health issues.
All types of alcohol
increase the risk of cancer

6. Cancers you leave
yourself open for:
 Liver Cancer
 Bowel Cancer
 Breast Cancer
 Mouth Cancer
 Pharyngeal Cancer
(upper throat)
 Esophageal Cancer
(food pipe)
 Laryngeal Cancer
(voice box)

7.  Age
 Sex
 Weight
 Size
 How much you’ve eaten
 How fast you drink
 This is why it is so important to remember: 3-4
units for men or 2-3 units a day for women
The amount you can drink
depends on multiple
factors:

8. "Health Effects of Alcohol." Health Effects of Alcohol. Drinkaware, 2013.
Web. 20 July 2013.