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Alcohol and health

Most Finns consume alcohol in moderation. However, a study shows that at least 13 per cent – or more than 560,000 Finns – exceed the consumption risk limit. When overall consumption of alcohol grows, so do its adverse effects. Alcohol consumption causes illnesses and increases the risks of accidents, for instance.

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Did you know that most of the energy in alcoholic beverages comes from the alcohol itself? Alcohol contains almost as many calories as fat: one gram of alcohol has 7 kcal of energy. Read more >>

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Alcohol is not suitable for young people
The harmful effects of alcohol are the same for young people as they are for adults. However, young people’s developing brains are more sensitive to alcohol. Read more >>
How should you deal with a young person’s drinking?

Young people – and often young adults, too – want to discuss their thoughts about alcohol with their parents. Read more >>

Is alcohol suitable for old people?

Moderate alcohol use is also acceptable for the elderly. However, elderly people are more susceptible to the harmful effects of alcohol. Read more >>

Medication and alcohol

Standard alcohol consumption will not usually have a significant impact on the effectiveness of medication. Always check with your doctor to make sure that your medication is safe to use with alcohol. Read more >>