Excess effects of alcohol
By D Cristian
@cristiand969 (20)
Bucharest, Romania
September 17, 2013 4:01am CST
Alcohol is a drug that can be addictive over time . Those who say it does not happen is wrong . Over time, without you realize , your alcohol addiction can cause . Consumed in large quantities, is very harmful for human body to which causes many negative effects that lead to diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis , increased liver weight , inflammation of the liver or liver cancer.
Alcohol can cause : heart attacks , heart disease , gastritis , digestive ulcer , intestinal cancer or high blood pressure . People who consume too much alcohol are more likely than others to suffer from anxiety , paranoia and depression.
Alcohol slows the function of the cells and organs until they operates much less efficiently . Staggered and fall are other causes of alcohol . A person who consumes too much alcohol can fall asleep or go into a coma.
Consumed in large quantities , alcohol gives you courage, you change the character ( disappearing inhibitions ) and do things you normally do not do them. It may be that without you realize things to do then you will regret it ... maybe a period or a lifetime. That 's because alcohol affects the brain , leading to loss of mental balance in difficulty thinking .
Diseases caused by alcohol
Increase in liver weights . It can occur in people who consume a daily amount of 30 ml alcohol.
Alcoholic hepatitis . Excess alcohol is one of the causes of chronic hepatitis ( liver inflammation ) . It usually occurs in people who drink alcohol daily . Symptoms of the disease are the appearance of jaundice , mental confusion or appearance of ascites . Hepatitis caused by alcohol can be cured if discovered in time , and if the one who is will not consume any alcohol . The disease occurs most frequently in alcoholics who already have cirrhosis.
Cirrhosis . It is the most serious disease that can produce alcohol . Occurs due to excessive alcohol consumption . Liver cells start to die and the liver can lead to loss in severe cases . Some types of cirrhosis can be treated. Besides medical treatment , the patient is recommended various diets but is prohibited from drinking alcohol completely .
Other effects of alcohol
Psychological effects : difficulty sleeping , anxiety , agitation , depression , confusion, panic , and can even lead to suicide.
Social effects : loss of friends , family difficulties , divorce , child neglect , problems at work , job loss , financial problems. Alcohol can lead to things but also very serious as car accidents or crimes .
Effects of alcohol on the brain, nervous system and psyche .
Alcohol central nervous system acts according to the amount consumed : in small doses up to 200 ml of beer or 1 glass of 100ml of wine , it produces a stimulant ( increases verbal flow , inhibitions disappear , increase the degree of nervous irritability ) but higher doses consumed inhibitory effect ( weak reactions to painful stimuli , weak capacity of discernment , attention and memory impaired ) . Alcohol is another type of drug, psychoactive substance and a toxic cellular tranquilizing effect on the central nervous system. Its action consists in inhibiting the transmission of nerve impulses. For example, reaction speed is lower register and weakening of attention . Their psychological effects of alcohol may create the impression states overcome fear and inhibition , loneliness can make more bearable , can reduce feelings of inferiority.
Nerve cells do not regenerate . Every alcohol destroyed thousands of nerve cells . Gradual destruction of neurons can be observed over time, especially by people close to the alcoholic. This causes reduction in the number of neurons and reduction of brain performance , visible in lower capacity memory ( memory gaps occur ) , the ability of thinking, understanding , loss of critical sense and discernment . While excessive use can cause damage and organ damage in the brain, leading to organic psihosindromul , convulsions , delirium tremens or dementia.
From physically addicted to alcohol exhibit an emotional coldness , a gradual alteration of feelings, common ailments and sudden changes of opinion.
Can occur :
- Inner restlessness , aggressiveness , irritability
- Sleep disturbances , nightmares,
- Gaps in memory ( no longer remember what he did after two hours or two days)
- Depression , fear, inferiority complex sometimes hidden behind a facade of megalomania
- Lack of will , promise but holds promise
- Isolating and reducing spheres of interest
- Lack of bodily hygiene , physical and mental decline .
Effects of alcohol on social
Alcohol addiction causes while altering feelings and relationships with family members , disruption of interpersonal relationships at work and among friends , reduce feelings of responsibility, educational neglect children , delays and absence from work, accidents at work and movement , delinquency , divorce, loss of home and work.
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