Alcohol is a poison - there's no disputing it (says Dr Max Pemberton, pictured inset above). From a medical view, it is toxic. But as a doctor, I'm astonished that it's given virtually a free pass,
Dr. Max Pemberton discusses the dangers of alcohol-related liver disease, highlighting that it often presents without symptoms. He cites a case of a young woman requiring a liver transplant, likely due to alcohol addiction, to illustrate how severe liver damage can occur unnoticed. Pemberton warns against the misconception that problem drinking can be addressed later, urging prompt action to prevent irreversible harm.
