Alcohol abuse increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, heart attack and congestive heart failure as much as other well-established risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking and obesity, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
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Certain Early Drinking Experiences May Predict More Rapid Development of AUD
Young people who experience social problems related to alcohol early in their drinking careers may be at greater risk of more rapid development of alcohol use disorder. Researchers identified other specific behaviors that also warn of the potential of an accelerated transition from first drink to a […]
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