Prevention

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Drinking alcohol also increases the risk of:

* stroke
* some cancers
* traumatic injury
* liver disease
* osteoporosis
* breast cancer
* high blood pressure
* heart arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
* alcoholism
* harm to the fetus in pregnant women

• Reduce the Stress in Your Life

Stress can be triggered by any event in everyday life. We react to stress with our bodies and minds.

These are some of the ways our bodies can react to stress:

* pounding heart
* raised blood pressure
* muscle tension
* increased sweating
* change in appetite
* rapid breathing spells

These are some of the ways our minds can react to stress:

* poor concentration
* increased frustration
* worrying
* thinking about stressful events
* tension and anxiety

Other ways we may react to stress include:

* waking up at night
* losing our temper easily
* walking, eating and talking in a hurry
* not enjoying previously interesting activities
* losing interest in social life, family or friends