Alcohol consumption causes more than 60 types of diseases in addition to a variety of injuries . . . Abstract:Although alcohol has existed almost as long as human existence, its consumption and abuse can have many detrimental effects. Alcohol has been associated with a wide variety of injuries, both intentional and unintentional, and can lead to physical, verbal, and sexual violence as well as family dysfunction. The role of alcohol advertising and media plays a role in alcohol's contribution to society, and youth may be more heavily influenced than adults. Moreover, alcohol has psychological, social, and physical consequences in addition to a direct impact on health. A number of methods may be advantageous for lifestyle medicine practitioners targeting this issue, including prevention strategies for alcohol misuse, increased legal reinforcement, screening and brief intervention, public campaigns, and media advocacy.

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