Briefly describe three health risks and negative physical effects of heavy drinking

Discussion
Prompt: Briefly describe three health risks and/or negative physical effects of heavy drinking.  Is it a sin for a Christian to drink excessively? Why or why not (provide Biblical references)?  Each thread must be 250 words and demonstrate course-related knowledge. 
 
Assignment:
1. Visit WebMD to find out about 12 health risks of chronic heavy drinking.
2. Visit Healthline.com to read about the effects of alcohol on the body: http://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/effects-on-body
3. Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website to find the Alcohol-Related Disease Impact (ARDI) for your area.
4. Research what the Bible has to say about drinking.