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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are many ways that alcohol can cause cancer. Some of the main ways are:

Damage to cells. When we drink alcohol, our bodies turn it into a chemical, called acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde can damage our cells and can also stop cells from repairing this damage.

Changes to hormones. Alcohol can increase the levels of some hormones in our bodies such as oestrogen and insulin. Hormones are chemical messengers, and higher levels of oestrogen and insulin can make cells divide more often. This increases the chance that cancer will develop.

Changes to cells in the mouth and throat. Alcohol can make it easier for cells in the mouth and throat to absorb harmful chemicals that cause damage.

Remember, it’s the alcohol itself that damages your body, even small amounts. It doesn’t matter whether you drink beer, wine or spirits. All types of alcohol can cause cancer.
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These are the exact broad conclusions that haven’t actually been substantiated when adjusted for dosage.  For example, it is preposterous that wine would present the same risk for mouth/throat cancer as whiskey.  If that were the case then, a beverage with 0.5% alcohol would also be just as risky.

The current slant is extremely misleading.

The biggest thing about alcohol is that it’s sugar calories, no matter the concentration or pace of drinking.

But the toxicity of alcohol, as with all/most toxins varies greatly based on concentration, amount, duration of exposure, etc etc.[/quote]

That is really dumb.

One shot of whiskey has the equivalent alcohol content as one glass of wine. People don’t drink the same amounts by volume so your comparison is ridiculous. Less alcohol is less risky. Why can’t you grasp that very simple concept?[/quote]

No, it’s not really dumb.  The whole point is that the concentration of the alcohol and the length of time it takes to consume it absolutely has an impact on the potential for cancer/damage to organs/mucous membranes.

The alcohol content drives the calories, with some variables for other ingredients.  But the concentration of alcohol and the time allowed for the body to process it matters for all things other than the calories.

You, and all of the coverage of this issue, ignore this blatant and accepted fact of how the body processes substances.[/quote]

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