What are the negaive effect of alcohol on the body? and is it worth drinking?i don't really want to here 'drink in moderation'
i want to know wether it is worth drinking at all when looking at a risk-benefit ration.
Im more concerned about it's effect on health more than anything else. is it worth drinking?
Answer by Schultzie_OL
what's the benefit?
Answer by Giedrius M
I understand you are speaking about long term effects and not what getting drunk does.
Large quantities of alcohol strain liver system and demage brain cells.
Small amounts of alcohol (like glass of wine during dinner) are healty for cardio system.
Sadly, the answer to your question depends on amount and timing. ;) It might be even healthy.
Answer by AJanae W
it is healthy to have a glass of red wine 2-3 nights a week
i dont no exactly why
but when u drink
your cells (brain,blood, skin, etc.) expand
and u no how when u blow up a balloon
and u let the air out its not normal again
thats how ur cells are...
Answer by lena
I used to work on a dementia unit, and 10 of the 16 patients had alcohol induced dementia. Alcohol is a diuretic and makes you lose a lot of water, making it more difficult for the blood to push the oxygen through your body. If your brain doesn't get enough oxygen then the parts that don't get enough oxygen start to die, and since it's part of the nervous system they don't get replaced. Another side effect is that if the blood doesn't have enough water it makes the heart have to pump harder. So too much is hard on the heart. It also causes sclerosis of the liver, also known as hardening of the liver, which can lead to liver failure. I also worked in a regular nursing home and many of the people who died from liver failure got it from excessive drinking. Trust me, it is a disgusting way to die.
Then it can also damage the small intestines, which can make it difficult for the body to absorb nutrients from foods. Or cause diarrhea.
It can also cause depression and bipolar disorder. It can als
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