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Here is information about the alcohol
consumption and its health effects on the human body.
Effects of Alcohol on the Body
Consumption of alcohol is increased in the current
times, and usually people enjoy drinking. However, drinking heavily over
longer periods can result into serious problems. Alcohol misuse not only
harms the individual but also poses a threat on society in terms of
violence and crime, accidents and drink driving. It also has a negative
effect on relationships. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant.
The effect of alcohol on the body is based on the concentration of
alcohol in the blood. The main content in alcoholic drinks is nothing
but ethyl alcohol. In Latin, there is a term called "Invinoveritus"
which means "in wine there is truth" i.e. only after drinking
we can see the original character of a person. If consumed in excessive
quantities, it can lead to various health ailments. There are many side
effects of alcohol on the body.
Some Myths About Drinking
- Everybody drinks.
- When things go wrong, drinking will act as a remedy.
- Drinking is the only best way to celebrate or party.
- Alcohol is less dangerous than other drugs.
- If a child is let free to drink at home, he or she is less likely
to get into trouble outside home.
Effects Of Alcohol On The Body
- High levels of alcohol in the blood can result in coma/death,
Gastro-intestinal irritant resulting in ulcers, erosion of lining,
and pancreatic irritations.
- Alcohol impairs the memory, reasoning, and judgment.
- It adversely affects the body, switching to fat metabolism and
finally results in scar of the liver.
- It also results in temporary increase in heartbeat and blood
pressure.
- It helps the water to shift within the body, to give feeling of
thirst; Diuretic effect increases urine output.
- Alcohol reduces the person's sensitivity to taste and odor.
- Moreover, it also reduces the Peripheral sight and limits the
abilities to distinguish light intensity; it also decreases
sensitivity to colors, especially red.
- It impairs the ability to coordinate for tracing the moving
objects.
- Alcohol affects accuracy and consistency of a task.
- With high doses of alcohol, significant memory loss occurs which
may develop into blackouts involving amnesia.
- It creates difficulties in processing and recalling information.
- Large doses of alcohol can also disturb the sex life of a person.
- Several drinks decrease rapid eye movement which results in
increased anxiety, tiredness, and irritability.
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