Experts share tips on finding balance between social drinking, health risks

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According to a recent survey, 40% of adults are determined to drink less alcohol in 2026, and some may be struggling to find a healthy balance.

Health experts say that each person’s relationship with alcohol A unique design based on history, tolerance and lifestyle.

Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a Pennsylvania-based oncologist and author of the new book “Eat Ice Cream: 6 Simple Rules for a Long, Healthy Life,” says that eating ice cream, drinking – It may not be healthy to do it every day, but if you do it in moderation, you can get some benefits.

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“There’s been a lot of research done on alcohol,” he said in a recent interview.CBS Sunday Morning.” “The safest level is probably zero. There are some studies…some say half a cup a day, some say 3 cups a week. ”

“On the other hand, 60% [to] “65% of the population drinks alcohol. We can’t go from 65% to zero, so we need to give people reasonable advice,” he continued.

A doctor shared advice on ‘rational’ drinking to develop a balanced relationship with alcohol. (St. Petersburg)

Emmanuel advised people to stop binge drinking and drinking alone as it is “really bad for you”.

”[But] “If you’re using alcohol as a lubricant for social interaction, as many people do, that’s probably a good thing,” he said, “and you’re getting some benefit from social interaction.”

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When social drinking becomes dangerous

while drinking stress relief While these factors may be helpful for some people, indulging in alcoholic beverages can be dangerous for those with a predisposition to addiction, experts warn.

In recent episodes, Podcast “Huberman Institute”Dr. Andrew Huberman and guest Dr. Keith Humphries, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Stanford School of Medicine, discussed the fine line between indulging in pleasure and potentially contributing to problems.

Experts say everyone’s experience with alcohol can be different. (St. Petersburg)

Up to 10% of people experience alcohol as “dopaminergic,” making them feel “surprisingly good,” said Huberman, who is also a neuroscientist at Stanford University.

Additionally, after drinking alcohol, some people may experience signs that they should stop drinking, such as dizziness, nausea, “blackouts,” or a severe hangover. Bad influence.

“The safest level is probably zero.”

“Some people can really have five or six drinks, and then the next day they’re working hard at work,” he says. “It makes the conversation very difficult because how people respond sounds very personal.”

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high risk group

One of the biggest risk factors is become alcoholic According to Huberman, children don’t drink alcohol for the first time until they are 14 years old.

“I think some people are drinking it for the first time, and it’s like a magical elixir that fixes their physiology,” he says. “And there is little that can make such a person stop drinking except the risk of losing everything.”

While the stress-relieving element of drinking may be helpful for some people, indulging in alcoholic beverages can be dangerous for those with a predisposition to addiction, experts warn. (St. Petersburg)

Humphreys said the biggest indicator of an individual’s risk is whether alcoholism runs in the family, especially if both parents are alcoholics.

“The bond between father and son is the strongest you will ever see.” in genetics“Men drink more than women…regardless of whether they have an alcohol problem or not.”

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Alcohol consumption has been shown to have a particular effect on harmful to womenbecause the risk of developing hormone-related cancers is significantly increased.

risks and benefits

Some research suggests that certain types of consumption, such as alcohol, are OK in moderation for people who are not prone to addiction, Huberman noted. red wine Or up to 2 drinks per week.

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“I definitely want to believe it. [red wine] “It’s good for you,” Humphries replied, “It’s not… Why are there benefits to red wine that other alcoholic beverages don’t have?”

“There may be some heart benefitsBut we cannot live life as a single organ. We have a whole body,” he continued, “and if that were true, it would be less than the risk of cancer, so we wouldn’t expect any reduction in mortality from drinking.”

A woman, with a blurred background, sits on a sofa with her head in her hands, facing towards a wine bottle and a glass of red wine in the foreground.

“I definitely want to believe it. [red wine] One expert said, “It’s good for your health, but it’s not… Why do red wine have benefits that other alcoholic beverages don’t?” (St. Petersburg)

Humphries doesn’t recommend drinking two drinks a week (such as a 12-ounce beer, a 4-ounce glass of wine, or a 1-ounce shot of liquor) because it poses only a “very small risk” of health complications, but it’s “not good for you,” he said.

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But despite the risks, experts recognized the stress-reducing and social benefits of drinking alcohol.

“Gathering with friends is fun and enriching,” Humphries said. ”delicious meal Good wines are delicious, and I value them. And there are many other decisions we make like this, putting up with some level of risk because we have other things to worry about. ”

“For someone my age, it might be dangerous to hike up a mountainside, but if the views are spectacular, you can say, ‘Yeah, I’m willing to accept that risk.'”