Study Connects Moderate Alcohol Intake to Increased Health Risks and Mortality

New research in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, commissioned by the U.S. federal government, indicates that even moderate alcohol consumption, defined as two drinks daily, carries substantial health risks. The study found a 1 in 25 lifetime risk of death from alcohol-related causes, concluding no significant overall health benefits from alcohol and noting risks increase with consumption. This challenges previous perceptions of moderate drinking.