Health Tip: Who Should Avoid Alcohol

(HealthDay News) -- While some people may enjoy and benefit from drinking alcohol in moderation, others shouldn''t drink at all.

Here is a list of people for whom any amount of alcohol is dangerous and should be avoided, courtesy of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Children and adolescents.
• People who have difficulty limiting alcohol consumption to moderate amounts, including current and recovering alcoholics.
• Women who are, may be, or may become pregnant.
• People who plan to drive any vehicle or operate machinery.
• People taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that may interact with alcohol.
• People with certain medical conditions, including cirrhosis.

-- Diana Kohnle

Last Updated: March 05, 2007

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