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Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Possible health benefits of moderate alcohol use
Guidelines for moderate alcohol use
When to avoid alcohol use
The risks of heavy alcohol use
Drink alcohol only in moderation — or not at all
Defining moderate
Pros and cons of moderate alcohol use
Content
Defining moderate alcohol use
Risks of moderate alcohol use
Risks of heavy alcohol use
When to avoid alcohol
Deciding about drinking
Guidelines for moderate alcohol use
When to avoid alcohol use
The risks of heavy alcohol use
Drink alcohol only in moderation — or not at all
Defining moderate
Pros and cons of moderate alcohol use
Content
Defining moderate alcohol use
Risks of moderate alcohol use
Risks of heavy alcohol use
When to avoid alcohol
Deciding about drinking
When to avoid alcohol
In some situations, the risk of drinking any amount of alcohol is high. Avoid all alcohol if you:
- Are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant.
- Take medicine that has side effects if you drink alcohol.
- Have alcohol use disorder.
- Have medical issues that alcohol can worsen.
In the United States, people younger than age 21 are not legally able to drink alcohol.
When taking care of children, avoid alcohol. And the same goes for driving or if you need to be alert and able to react to changing situations.
