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Alcohol - World Health Organization (WHO) Alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence producing properties In many of today’s societies, alcoholic beverages are a routine part of the social landscape for many in the population This is particularly true for those in social environments with high visibility and societal influence, nationally and internationally, where alcohol frequently accompanies socializing In
Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits - Mayo Clinic Drinking alcohol in any amount is a health risk that increases with each drink you have The risk peaks with heavy drinking, including binge drinking, which carries serious health risks
No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health Risks start from the first drop To identify a “safe” level of alcohol consumption, valid scientific evidence would need to demonstrate that at and below a certain level, there is no risk of illness or injury associated with alcohol consumption
Alcohol use disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Alcohol use disorder can include periods of being drunk (alcohol intoxication) and symptoms of withdrawal Alcohol intoxication results as the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream increases The higher the blood alcohol concentration is, the more likely you are to have bad effects Alcohol intoxication causes behavior problems and mental changes
Alcohol use disorder - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Treatment Treatment for alcohol use disorder can vary, depending on your needs Treatment may involve a brief intervention, individual or group counseling, an outpatient program, or a residential inpatient stay Working to stop alcohol use to improve quality of life is the main treatment goal Treatment for alcohol use disorder may include: Detox and withdrawal Treatment may begin with a
Global Information System on Alcohol and Health The Global Information System on Alcohol and Health (GISAH) is an essential tool for assessing and monitoring the health situation and trends related to alcohol consumption, alcohol-related harm, and policy responses in countries The harmful use of alcohol resulted in the death of 2 6 million people in 2019 There are 230 different types of diseases where alcohol has a significant role It
Alcohol labels should warn of cancer risk, says new WHO Europe report Copenhagen, 14 February 2025Prominent health warning labels on alcoholic beverages are essential for raising awareness that consuming alcohol can lead to cancer This simple and inexpensive measure can empower consumers to make informed choices that can help reduce alcohol-related harms A new report from WHO Europe, “Alcohol health warning labels: a public health perspective for Europe
Empowering public health advocates to navigate alcohol policy . . . A major obstacle to this is that policy-makers are often confronted with conflicting perspectives when addressing alcohol-related issues Developed by the WHO Regional Office for Europe, the Alcohol policy playbook is designed for policy-makers, advocates and public health professionals
Alcohol poisoning - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Alcohol poisoning is a serious — and sometimes deadly — result of drinking large amounts of alcohol in a short period of time Drinking too much too quickly can affect breathing, heart rate, body temperature and gag reflex