Body Reactions to Alcohol
By: Marilu Garcia-Garnica
Nervous System
Alcohol can take control over the central nervous system. It can make delayed reactions, poor coordination, impaired vision and hearing , and the inability to drive effectively. It can also make you believe that drinking often is okay. Afterwards it can cause
- Hangovers
- Heart Failure
- Respiratory failure
- Weight Gain
- Alcohol poisoning
- Hypertension
- Liver disease
- Increase risk of certain types of cancer
- Impaired immune system functioning