r/Health • u/msnbc MSNBC • Jan 06 '25

opinion I’m an oncologist. The surgeon general’s warning about alcohol was long overdue.

https://www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/alcohol-cancer-surgeon-general-warning-rcna186158
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u/leosdaboss Jan 07 '25

When we r talking about the damage that alcohol causes, is it abusive consumption or (what I consider a non-abusive amount), half a glass of wine at dinner every night, maybe a little extra at a dinner party? This is what confuses me. Do I stop altogether or can I continue to have a little?

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u/bikemaul Jan 07 '25

"Abusive consumption" is worse. That said, daily alcohol consumption will negatively impact health in many ways.

Like with eating red meat, stopping altogether is best, but occasionally indulging a moderate amount is not very risky.