The<unk>  are not yet fully understood.  Regular light-to-moderate alcohol intake has been shown to have positive effects on health,
unless contraindicated, chiefly because of its cardiovascular effects. A few researches have questioned the the extent of positive effects.  Drinking alcohol abusively over<unk>  periods of time increases the risk of developing alcoholism, alcoholic liver disease, and some forms of cancer.
Long-term effects of alcohol
Short-term effects of alcohol
Alcoholism pathophysiology
Alcohol withdrawal secondary prevention
Alcohol withdrawal risk factors
Alcohol withdrawal causes
Hepatocellular carcinoma risk factors
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathy risk factors