The more alcohol you drink and the more quickly you drink it, the more intoxicated you become. It takes the body about one hour to burn the alcohol in one drink. No matter how you go about doing it, if you drink to the point where it affects your ability to perform your daily activities and your job responsibilities, it will lead to problems in your relationships with co-workers, friends, and loved ones. In addition, problem drinking can seriously affect your health. It can cause liver damage, brain damage, cancer, heart disease, and stomach problems.
Problem drinking also plays a role in nearly half of all traffic deaths.
One way to tell if alcohol is a problem for you is to take the CAGE test. If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be a problem drinker. Recognizing your problem is the first step toward correcting it. Be sure to consult your doctor for advice to help you change your drinking behavior. Additional information Women who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant should avoid alcohol use.