It
is easy to recognize the immediate effects of alcohol use; slurred speech,
trouble walking, slower reaction times, and impaired judgment. These
symptoms may fade in a few hours, but the long term effects of alcohol
abuse are permanent. Drinking makes you more likely to get certain
illnesses and diseases. These lasting effects include, but are not limited
to: Liver Disease Alcohol Hepatitis Cirrhosis of the Liver Heart Disease Stroke High Blood Pressure Cancer of the Voice Box,
Mouth, Throat, or Esophogus Breast Cancer Pancreatitis Loss of brain cells Epilepsy Nerve damage Irritated stomach lining and bleeding from stomach ulcers Infertility Skin problems Obesity Muscle disease Vitamin deficiency Sexual problems *Just think, you can avoid all of these just by drinking
responsibly at a legal age!
Alcohol: Lasting Effects
© Sarah Shirley 2010