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What Are the Benefits of Alcohol Moderation?

Alcohol consumption is a common part of social gatherings and personal routines for many individuals. While moderate alcohol intake can be enjoyable and even have some health benefits, excessive consumption poses significant risks. The Virginia Department of Health reports that between 2016 and 2021, there was a notable rise in the average yearly fatalities due…

importance of moderation

The Importance of Moderation

Studies have shown that 28% of the population has an alcohol use disorder. However, only 6% of that population meets the criteria in which they would have to give up alcohol completely. Remarkably, 90% of treatment facilities have programs that make their patients abstain from alcohol, ignoring that perhaps alcohol moderation is the key to…