3. People who drink frequently or in large quantities can become addicted to alcohol. A person is considered to be dependent on alcohol when they have experienced three or more of the following symptoms during a year: -Difficulty controlling how much they drink, or difficulty stopping. - Physical symptoms , such as sweating, shaking, agitation and nausea when they try to reduce drinking. -A growing tolerance to alcohol -Gradual neglect of other activities . -Persistent drinking even though it is obviously causing harm.
4. Short-term effects It's true that a small amount of alcohol will relax you and make you feel less anxious. But alcohol is a depressant of the central nervous system. In increasing amounts it suppresses the part of your brain that controls judgement, resulting in a loss of inhibitions. It also affects your physical co-ordination, causing blurred vision, slurred speech and loss of balance. Drinking a very large amount at one time can lead to unconsciousness , coma , and even death .
7. Long-term effects Alcohol can be a dangerous drug. Drinking too much too often will cause physical damage, increase the risk of getting some diseases, and make other diseases worse. Excessive drinking over time is associated with: - H epatitis and cirrhosis of the liver -H igh blood pressure - D amage to the brain -H eart failure -N eurological problems such as epilepsy -C ertain types of cancer , including mouth and throat -C ertain types of vitamin deficiency -G astritis or pancreatitis
8. Wait! The problems hasn't finished yet! Women who drink heavily during pregnancy are at risk of having babies with a condition called fetal alcohol syndrome . This can result in growth deficiencies , nervous system problems , lowered intelligence , and facial abnormalities in the child .
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11. Now let's remember some formulas Alcohol + No control = Alcohol + Excessive drinking = Alcohol + Drive = Alcohol + Pregnant = Short term effects Long term effects Fetal alcohol syndrome DEATH
12. But this formulas will only happen if you don't take care of drinking alcohol,so if you drink carefully it won't be a problem.Unless you want to finish like some people...