Articles On:effects of alcohol

October 2, 2026

The Connection Between Alcohol Use and Fatty Liver Disease

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know that drinking too much alcohol can harm the liver, but ...

A man holding a glass of alcohol. Mayo Clinic researchers studying the connections between alcohol use and fatty liver disease found that drinking too much alcohol changes how the liver works. (Dreamstime/TCA)

Recovered Alcoholic’s Partner Still in Recovery

A recovered alcoholic’s partner doesn’t share her sober husband’s newfound joy. Meanwhile, the husband acknowledges ...

A recovered alcoholic's partner is still feeling distressed even as the husband comforts her.

September 17, 2019

5 Harmful Effects of Senior Binge Drinking

Sure, college kids and young adults are known to drink to excess – at least ...

Group of seniors at a barbecue binge drinking