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Alcholism

Alcohol is the number one drug used in America. Currently, nearly 14 million Americans abuse alcohol or are alcoholics. Sadly many of these people are under the age of twenty. The consequences of alcohol misuse are very serious. In many cases, it is life threatening. Heavy drinking can increase the risk for certain cancers, especially those of the liver, esophagus, throat, and larynx. Heavy drinking can also cause liver cirrhosis, immune system problems, brain damage, and harm to the fetus during pregnancy. In addition, drinking increases the risk ...

Posted by: Kelly G Hess

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