Alcohol consumption can be part of the culture in many sports and can become a habit-forming behavior. Varsity athletes can fall into the “drinking lifestyle” that can be synonymous with the university experience. It is important that athletes realize that there are negative consequences to excessive, chronic alcohol consumption. Read more…
Negative Effects of Alcohol Use for Athletes
- High calories in alcohol that can contribute to weight gain – 1 standard bottle of beer has the same amount of calories as 3 chocolate chip cookies! Think about how quickly that can add up and break your calorie budget.
- Dehydration
- Binge drinking can make your soft tissue injuries worse, extending recovery
- Slower decision‐making, altered decision making
- Decreased performance and increased risk of injury if active while hung‐over or drinking
- Addiction and dependency
- Chronic alcohol consumption can also affect your finances!
- Chronic use may impair your body’s ability to absorb and utilize certain nutrients
For more information
Visit Sport Medicine Council – Manitoba or the Australian Institute of Sport.
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