Effects of Alcohol

Effects of Alcohol

1. Long-Term

   • Persistent alcohol misuse increase your risk of serious health conditions.
   • Liver disease, e.g. CIRRHOSIS.
     • CIRRHOSIS occurs when the liver becomes significantly scared. Scar tissue replaces the healthy tissue in the liver.
       • This prevents the liver from functioning properly.
       • The damage caused by CIRRHOSIS cannot be reversed and eventually, can become so extensive that the liver stops functioning altogether.
   • Heart disease
   • Stroke
   • Can become very addictive, leading to the person becoming an alcoholic and results in poor social well-being.
   • Damage to the brain.

2. Short-Term

   • Lack of balance and co-ordination.
     • Can lead to accidents.
   • Blurred vision.
     • Slurred speech.
   • Poor judgement
     • Foolish decisions made.
   • Alcohol poisoning

3. What does it do?

   • Alcohol is a DRUG.
     • This means it is a chemical substance that alters the way in which your mind and body works.
     • Another example of a drug is caffeine.
   • Alcohol is a DEPRESSANT.
     • This is a drug that decreases brain activity and slows down reactions.
   • Can lead to numerous long-term diseases.