If you drink, you stink!
The Long Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse
The Long Term Effects of abusing alcohol happen because you drink a lot alcohol over a period of time. Not only can alcohol abuse effect your immune system, but other parts of the body as well.
Effects on the heart
You're heart can be effected by alcohol abuse because the heart can enlarge and increase the drinker's risk of a stroke or heart attack as the person grows old.
Effects on the liver, esophagus and stomach
The liver can be damaged by cancer and Cirrhosis, this is when the liver starts growing scar tissue instead of healthy tissue and cells. Meanwhile, the esophagus can receive cancer. The stomach can bleed inflammation and ulcers because of irritation.
Effects on the brain
Alcohol can kill brain cells and cause the brain to shrink. Brains cells, once destroyed, can not be restored. Also, the alcohol dulls the senses and impairs memory.
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/
This is a website that helps families and friends of alcoholics.
Rachel Moon
Odd TB 3