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Alcoholic drinks are high in calories.
People with a drinking problem are up to 80 times more likely to commit suicide. Alcohol slows down your brain's ability to work. Driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit leads to an automatic driving ban. Alcohol is a factor in many marriage break-ups. Alcohol can cause impotence and shrinkage of the penis and testicles in men, plus menstruation and hormonal problems in women.