7. Heart damage: Chronic heavy drinking is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease.
8. Cancer: Chronic drinkers of alcohol are more likely to develop throat, mouth, or esophagus cancers. Breast cancer is also more common in women who drink excessively.
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