effects of alcohol

Alcohol affects both the body and mind, there are physical and psychological consequences to over drinking for both social drinkers and those diagnosed with alcohol use disorder

LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL

Binge drinking and continued alcohol use in large amounts are associated with many health problems, including:

-Unintentional injuries such as car crash, falls, burns, drowning

-Intentional injuries such as firearm injuries, sexual assault,

Domestic violence

-Increased on-the-job injuries and loss of productivity

-Increased family problems, broken relationships

-Alcohol poisoning

-High blood pressure, stroke, and other heart-related diseases

-Liver disease

-Nerve damage

-Sexual problems

-Permanent damage to the brain

-Vitamin B1 deficiency, which can lead to a disorder characterized

By amnesia, apathy and disorientation

-Ulcers

-Gastritis (inflammation of stomach walls)

-Malnutrition

-Cancer of the mouth and throat.

Remember as an alcoholic you will violate your standards quicker than you can lower them

Drink responsibly!