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Negatives from Drinking Alcohol
Welcome Finding My Psych fam! It has been a couple of months since our last livestream. Thank you for sticking with us while we reorganize our website and channel. We are going strong and have not concluded our work on our website, podcast, or YouTue channel
I return to our Sunday night livestream to review ten negative effects that everyone faces when drinking alcohol. I also share my own experience and what led to me choosing to live an alcohol free life. The areas covered include psychological, social, and physiological impacts from drinking alcohol. These effects are seen in both those struggling with addiction and casual drinkers alike.
Livestream Outline
I review ten areas in the peer reviewed literature indicating the negative impacts alcohol has on our overall health and population all-cause mortality rates. In today’s livestream, I provide a set of detailed slides for reference. The ten areas include:
- Cardiovascular Impact
- Cancer Linked to Alcohol
- Measurable Impact on Cognition
- Negative Impact on the Immune System
- Resulting Motor Vehicle Accident Data
- Financial Impact of Drinking Alcohol
- Direct Link Between Drinking Alcohol and Mood Disorders
- Divorces Resulting from Alcohol Use
- Suicide Risk Associated with Alcohol Use
- Violent Crime (Murder and Youth Violence)
