Frequently drinking too much alcohol is harmful to health. Alcohol can have an impact on everybody system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How much alcohol a person drinks, genetic factors, gender, body mass, and general state of health all influence how a person\u2019s health responds to chronic heavy drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, studies consistently show that, overall, heavy alcohol consumption is detrimental to health and a leading preventable cause of death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the body takes in more alcohol than it can metabolize, the excess builds up in the bloodstream. The heart circulates blood alcohol throughout the body, leading to changes in chemistry and normal body functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even a single binge-drinking episode can result in significant bodily impairment, damage, or death. Over time, excessive alcohol use can lead to the development of many chronic diseases and other serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alcohol has been found to contribute to at least 60 different health conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let\u2019s look at the ten most common effects of heavy drinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fast facts on chronic heavy drinking<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some key points about chronic heavy drinking. More detailed information is in the main article.<\/p>\n\n\n\n