The grief and isolation of the last year has been more stressful than anyone could have imagined. It may not come as a surprise that according to a recent survey, nearly one in four adults drank more alcohol during the pandemic to cope with their stress.*&nbsp; 
 
Alcohol can have a big impact on your body's vital organs. And the effects can persist, even when sobriety returns. There are much healthier ways to deal with stress like <a href="https://library.azblue.com/story/7f3dd5c9-183e-4132-a89b-d120748744d0" target="_blank">exercise</a>, yoga, meditation, taking a walk, or talking to a friend. 
 
Explore this infographic to see all of the organs that can be altered by alcohol. 
 
 
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Are you drinking too much?
If you need help quitting, tell your doctor. Treatments such as medicines and talk therapy can help.
You can also call the<a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration</a>&nbsp;for information about treatment services. The 24-hour Help Hotline is&nbsp;1-800-662-HELP&nbsp;(1-800-662-4357).
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*According to the American Psychological Association&rsquo;s latest Stress in America poll conducted in late February 2021 by The Harris Poll. 
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Drinking more alcohol? Your body will notice.