Long term effects of alcohol abuse

Those who often drink too much run a high risk of suffering physical damage. The level of damage depends on the amount. The organs that are used for the absorption and digestion of alcohol, like the stomach, the liver and the pancreas, are vulnerable. The brain also suffers from continuous abuse.

The liver is an important organ for the breakdown of alcohol. Excessive alcohol use can cause fatty degeneration of the liver, causing so-called fatty liver. Liver research has shown that probably more than half of the alcohol addicts have fatty liver. This can cause nausea, vomiting, lack of appetite, loss of weight and fever. After stopping alcohol use, the liver can recover from fatty liver.

The most known incurable liver disorder caused by alcohol abuse is liver cirrhosis.

Effects

Below shows a list of all known long term effects that alcohol has on the body;

• Cancer
• Mental health problems
• Heart Disease
• Stroke
• Changes in physical appearance
• Diabetes
• Sexual health problems
• Pancreatitis
• Memory Problems
• Liver failure
• Anxiety and depression
• Stress

Below shows some graphic pictures of some of the above effects...