Research Shows That Moderate Drinking Has Health Benefits
A separate review found that moderate imbibing increases the levels of “good” cholesterol in the body.
The researchers emphasize that a careful balance should be made between the concepts of drinking large amounts of alcohol being bad for overall health, while moderate drinking can have health benefits.
Of course, the message remains clear that overconsumption of alcohol causes numerous societal problems, including domestic and other violence, various kinds of criminal activity, child abuse and neglect, injuries and death caused by impaired driving and many other serious adverse consequences.