noun
harmful effects of drinking; dangers of alcohol
Refers to the negative health, social, or behavioral consequences of alcohol consumption. Often used in educational or cautionary contexts.
飲酒の害についての講演を聞いた。
I attended a lecture on the harmful effects of drinking.
飲酒の害を軽く見てはいけない。
You must not underestimate the dangers of alcohol.
General term for harm or damage; 飲酒の害 specifies harm caused by drinking.
Compound of 飲酒 (drinking alcohol) + の (possessive particle) + 害 (harm). The components are straightforward Sino-Japanese morphemes.