These are a few demerits of alcohol from the body:
- Effect on Brain & Nervous System Slows the cognitive process, impairs attention and memory. Affects coordination, reflexes, and judgment. Prolonged use can lead to brain shrinkage, depression, and anxiety.
- Liver Damage Triggers fatty liver, hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis (scarring that doesn Increases risk of liver cancer.
- Heart & Blood Pressure
Raises blood pressure.
Weakens heart muscles (cardiomyopathy).
Increases risk of stroke and irregular heartbeat.
- Digestive System Problems Damages stomach lining – ulcers, gastritis. Causes pancreas inflammation (pancreatitis). Upsets absorption of nutrients → malnutrition.
- Immune System Weakness Decreases body’s capacity to combat infections. More susceptible to tuberculosis, pneumonia, and sluggish healing.
- Cancer Risk Increases the risk of mouth, throat, esophagus, liver, breast, and colon cancers.
- Kidney Issues
Dehydrates the body, making kidneys work harder.
Raises risk of kidney stones and failure.
- Weight & Hormones High calorie foods high Triggers hormonal imbalances, affecting fertility and sexual health.
- Mental & Social Effects
Addiction and dependency.
Aggression/violence and family/social problems.
