New alcohol research shows drinking small amounts can still be harmful to health - PBS NewsHour

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10. I've been in AA since 2008 and it's a deadly disease, affects all ages

But this was an eye-opener for me, that even those who think they drink "moderately" can be affected. Makes me grateful that I stopped when I did - I've been to too many funerals. But, as this article pointed out, it's not just cirrhosis or accidents that can take lives, but regular drinking can bring on heart problems and cancer, too - especially if people start young and keep it up. I fear that's what affected my Dad, uncle and aunt. And most alcoholics I know smoke as well, even after they quit drinking.

And thanks for the coffee, that's one of the perks of going to meetings. And I make cookies to go with the coffee. Sober alcoholics are known to crave sweets.