Reevaluating Alcohol: Why More People Are Changing Their Drinking Habits

The 2025 U.S. Surgeon General advisory has recently highlighted significant health concerns associated with alcohol consumption. Notably, alcohol is now recognized as the third leading preventable cause of cancer, trailing only behind tobacco use and obesity. This alarming classification underscores the risks associated with alcohol, which plays a role in numerous cancer cases and fatalities each year, specifically affecting types such as breast, liver, esophageal, and colorectal cancers.