how does alcohol consumption affect weight gain (besides the obvious of empty calories)?
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I agree with the others as far as the physiological effects alcohol has on the human body. The biggest issue here is the psychological effects alcohol has which will affect the behavior of the person who consumes large amounts of alcohol. It can be related to stress, depression, peer pressure and poor choices which of course lead to other issues such as out of control behaviors and breakdown of discipline and self-control. All of these factors make it harder for the individual to live a healthy life and lead to weight increase along with all of the known symptoms that associated with it.