If you are an alcohol lover, you know better than anyone how hard it is to stop at just one drink. While many people can and do drink moderately, some don’t. Heavy drinking takes a heavy toll on the body. It can result in liver inflammation and scarring which is a potentially fatal condition. It causes an increase in blood pressure and damages the muscles of the heart. Drinking too much has also been linked with several cancers such as of the mouth, larynx, pharynx, esophagus, liver, breast, colon, and rectum. Why do people drink? 1. Stress People who are stressed about something are more vulnerable to developing an affinity to alcohol, because it helps in alleviating their negative feelings. Drinking is a great temporary treatment for the stress of anxiety. Whether you drink moderately or heavily, alcohol has wonderful anti-anxiety effects. This means that it inhibits anxiety or the feeling of stress. It is a common method for people to relax after a str...