198--A - ALCOHOL

ALCOHOL:

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SHORT-TERM EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL:

Depending on how much is taken and the physical condition of the individual, alcohol can cause:

·         Slurred speech

·         Drowsiness

·         Vomiting 

·         Diarrhea

·         Upset stomach

·         Headaches

·         Breathing difficulties 

·         Distorted vision and hearing 

·         Impaired judgment 

·         Decreased perception and coordination 

·         Unconsciousness 

·         Anemia (loss of red blood cells) 

·         Coma

·         Blackouts (memory lapses, where the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while under the influence)

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, 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 

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·         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

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