Alcohol: The good/bad/ugly truth abut it Any Get together, festivities and celebrations are incomplete for some, without proper food and hard drinks! Although alcohol intake has always been a debated topic, there are a few good things that are also associated with moderate alcohol intake. Continue reading to know the facts about 'good', the 'bad', and the 'ugly' effects of alcohol, once and for all!! The good effects of alcohol: According to various studies worldwide, there is some healthy alcohol consumption (when the intake is limited up to the maximum of two drinks per day for males and one drink a day for females). Researches acclaim that a moderate quantity of alcohol intake may cause lesser incidences of coronary heart diseases (CHD). There are certain types of alcohol that may raise your good cholesterol, thus protecting your heart. Also, a few them have been claimed to reduce blood clotting, thus preventing the stroke risk. Here's the list of seve