There should be no shame in enjoying an alcoholic drink and drinking in moderation has been deemed relatively safe by health experts.
But excessive drinking and binge drinking can have a significant impact on the body and can lead to a number of conditions and increase a person's risk of certain cancers. One of the health implications of alcohol use disorder (AUD), also known as alcoholism, is liver damage.
This can lead to liver disease if untreated and this can be fatal is not addressed. However, if caught and treated early, liver damage can be totally reversed.