Excessive use of alcohol is a worldwide public health problem. Drinking too much alcohol for a long period can be damaging to a person’s body, mind and relationships, even though some people may be allowed to drink moderately by both friends and doctors.
Threats to How Healthy You Are
A serious risk of binge drinking is damage to the liver. Chronic alcohol use results in fatty liver that can cause cirrhosis, fibrosis and alcoholic hepatitis. If you use a lot of alcohol, your liver can no longer perform its role as your body’s natural detoxifier.
Drinking alcohol weakens your immune system, which increases your chances of getting sick and infected. There is a bigger risk of having a stroke, arrhythmia or high blood pressure. Misusing alcohol is linked to some cancers in the mouth, throat, oesophagus, liver, colon and breast.
Problems Related to Mental and Emotional Health
Alcohol affects how well the brain functions by damaging parts of the central nervous system. If left alone, it might cause the person to lose memory and mental sharpness and increase the odds of anxiety and depression. Some people who are dependent on alcohol may also develop Alcohol Use Disorder.
Problems caused by behaviours and social situations
Because alcohol makes it harder to think clearly, people may become violent, take part in unprotected sexual acts or drive drunk. Drinking too much alcohol at home usually results in absent parents, debt and conflict between family members. In social terms, this can cause a person to isolate themselves, do poorly at school and lose their job.
Concerns about Safety and LGAL Matters
It is generally illegal for anyone in most places to drive after consuming intoxicating substances. Drunk driving is among the reasons behind many avoidable traffic deaths. We should both build up defences and educate ourselves to recognize such risks.
