Overview

• Poor concentration, persistent sleep problems, stress-based drinking, rising tolerance and using alcohol as a reward signal excessive consumption.
• University of Hamburg study finds that even moderate daily intake (around 1.2 drinks) increases risk of atrial fibrillation and other cardiovascular conditions.
• Research shows that low-level alcohol use can reduce sleep regeneration by up to 24% and impair immune cell function, weakening disease defenses.
• Scientific analyses link regular drinking to neural cell shrinkage, cognitive decline and classify alcohol as a carcinogen that heightens cancer risk.
• Health experts warn that young adults and those over 60 face particular vulnerability to alcohol’s effects and are urging Germany to adopt stricter alcohol regulations.