New NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA
Chronic heavy alcohol use can also cause long-term problems affecting many organs and systems of the body. Long-term overuse of alcohol also increases the risk of certain cancers, including cancers of the mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, and breast. Alcohol use in pregnant women can cause birth defects and fetal alcohol syndrome, which can lead to …