response: Yes, among other things is a higher rate of cardiovascular disease.
original_response: High rates of cardiovascular disease. It is a big issue.
history: I don't drink alcohol often So, would you say you are in a state of sobriety, or not having effects from alcohol? Yes, though I am not even sure what some of the negative side effects are, any ideas?
knowledge: The long-term effects of alcohol (also known formally as ethanol) consumption range from cardioprotective health benefits for low to moderate alcohol consumption in industrialized societies with higher rates of cardiovascular disease to severe detrimental effects in cases of chronic alcohol abuse.