Please compile the list of risks associated with drinking and all studies or references

Here are some risks associated with alcohol consumption, as discussed by Andrew Huberman on the Huberman Lab, along with relevant scientific references:

1. Cancer Risk: Alcohol consumption is linked to an increased cancer risk, particularly breast cancer. The risk increase is estimated to be between 4% to 13% for every 10 grams of alcohol consumed, which varies by country depending on drink sizes and alcohol concentration. This is due to alcohol's toxic effects, particularly the alteration of DNA methylation and gene expression[1].

2. Brain Health: Even low to moderate alcohol intake, defined as one to two drinks per day, can lead to brain degeneration. A study involving over 35,000 adults found evidence of thinning in the neocortex, associated with brain regions responsible for thinking, planning, and memory, as well as other areas. This research highlights potential risks even when consumption appears moderate[2].

3. Combination with Medications: Consuming alcohol alongside ADHD medications, like Adderall and Ritalin, poses additional risks. These combinations can be more detrimental to brain and body health than taking the medications alone, due to the interactions of these substances in various pathways within the brain[3].

   • 

     1

     Alcohol and Cancer Risk

     01:37:10
     
   • 

     2

     Alcohol and Brain Health

     00:03:19
     
   • 

     3

     ADHD Medications and Risks

     01:16:24
     

These findings underscore the importance of understanding alcohol's effects and consuming it cautiously, if at all.