Cómo evitar los peligros del alcoholismo y beber con moderación

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Title: How to Avoid the Dangers of Alcoholism and Drink in Moderation.

Alcohol frequently appears on the table, at gatherings, and during social events, but the harm caused by excessive consumption and dependency is subtle and irreversible. Alcohol is a category one carcinogen, and with every drink consumed, health risks increase. The 2024 version of the "66 Health Guidelines for Chinese Citizens" clearly states in its sixty-fifth article: do not consume alcohol excessively, drink in moderation, and promote responsible consumption. Alcohol can lighten the atmosphere, but it should not harm health; it can be consumed in moderation, but not recklessly.

Alcohol abuse has consequences that are far more severe than most people imagine.

Excessive alcohol consumption over a short period can lead to acute intoxication, asphyxiation due to vomiting, gastric bleeding, pancreatitis, and heart arrhythmias. In severe cases, it can result in sudden death. Long-term alcohol abuse can damage the liver, causing fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, cirrhosis, and eventually liver cancer. It also affects the brain, heart, and gastrointestinal system, which can trigger hypertension, strokes, memory impairment, depression, and personality changes. Additionally, it can lead to family conflicts, accidents, and episodes of violence.

Alcohol does not have "health benefits"; claims of "relaxing muscles and stimulating circulation" or "healthy drinks" cannot compare to the ongoing damage it causes to organs.

There is no moderate drinking that is beneficial to health; the less you drink, the safer it is.

It is essential to resolutely eradicate uncivilized behaviors such as pressuring others to drink, competing to drink, and forcing others to do so. This is not enthusiasm but a lack of respect for life. Not driving under the influence of alcohol, not operating machinery, and not engaging in hazardous activities are basic responsibilities towards oneself and others.

The following groups should not consume alcohol at all:

Pregnant and nursing women.

Children and adolescents.

Patients with liver diseases, gastric diseases, and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

The translation for "正在服药的人" is "person taking medication."

The translation for "对酒精过敏的人" in Spanish is "people allergic to alcohol."

Civilized alcohol consumption is a respect for oneself and others.

Drinking in moderation is caring for health and also for family.

If you can avoid drinking, do so; if you can drink less, do that.

Do not drink excessively, do not be gluttonous, do not advise drinking, and do not drive after consuming alcohol.

Maintain the bottom line, ensure safety, and protect family happiness.

Keywords: do not drink excessively; drink in moderation; consume alcohol civilized; harmful effects of alcohol; prohibition of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Summary: This article highlights the multiple dangers of alcoholism on health, family, and society. It promotes abstinence from alcohol, moderate consumption, and the practice of civilized drinking, clearly establishing at-risk groups and safety principles to protect life.