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Latest Medical Findings on Alcohol Drinking – By Sam Fernando Source : Qld Sri Lankan Newsletter – Dæhæna – July 2023 The Radio 4EB Arunella program on 4 June included a segment on latest medical findings on light and moderate alcohol drinking. A well experienced medical practitioner provided advice on the subject, based on recent advice from the World Health Organisation. This article highlights salient points discussed in the above program. To listen to the full program go to: https://www.4eb.org.au/shows/arunella/ and select the program dated 4th June. What is alcohol? • Alcohol is a toxic, psychoactive, and dependence-producing substance. • It is water soluble and fat soluble. It has no trouble in passing through organs and cells in the body fast. • Alcohol is a depressant, which means it slows functioning of the central nervous system. • It is classified as a Group 1 Carcinogen by the International Agency for Research ...