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Four Reasons to Think Twice about Drinking Alcohol

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Valdosta chapter.

If you are a drinker or had a drink at least once in your life, you probably have been there before—hangovers! You’ve probably even promised yourself you would never drink again once you got over your hangover. But chances are, you probably forgot all about that promise when you took your next drink. Drinking might seem like it is a fun thing to do while out drinking with your friends. However, drinking is not a good habit. Here are 4 reasons to think twice about drinking alcohol—cheers!

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Weight gain

If you do not want to gain a beer gut, put down the alcohol. Especially if your care about your body weight. Drinking alcohol can cause excessive weight gain, stubborn weight that can be hard to lose. It might be easy to gain the weight around the belly, but it is hard to get rid of.  If you decide to drink, make sure you work out and keep your alcohol intake moderate.

Cancer

When you decide to pick up a cup of alcohol you are becoming at a higher risk to get cancer. Some cancers can be curable, but not all. If you can prevent cancer because what you drink or eat, do what you can to make better decisions on what you put into your body.

Alcoholism

When you choose to drink you, you are taking the chances of becoming an alcoholic. Alcoholism is an addictive behavior and comes with serious consequences. Addictions can become hard to overcome especially if you do not have any help.

Age faster

Alcohol makes your organs work harder so this can cause ageing to happen quickly. If you want to age properly think twice about picking up alcohol.

There are so many reasons to quit drinking alcohol, just pick one. If you want to live longer and look good, it’s best to put the alcohol down. If you feel like you do not want to stop drinking, then its best to drink with moderations. If you drink with moderation, make sure you visit your doctor regularly for checkups and drink plenty of water. Always look out for yourself and make sure you are making the best decisions for your health when it comes to drinking alcohol. If you or you know anyone dealing with alcohol addiction visit www.alcohol.org or call 1-855-208-7552 to get information or help.

Bonny is a transfer student from Georgia Military College, having obtained her associates degree in communication science in Summer 2020. She then transferred to Valdosta State in Fall 2020. She is now a mass media major in her junior year, looking to experience media like she never dreamed of! Bonny's hope that someday her work reaches you and many more.
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