Alcohol can cause health problems such as stroke, liver disease, mouth cancer, high blood pressure if you consume too much alcohol on a daily basis.

IntroductionIntroduction

Alcohol may be the world's oldest known drug. Fermented grain, fruit juice Alcohol may be the world's oldest known drug. Fermented grain, fruit juice and honey have been used to make alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) for and honey have been used to make alcohol (ethyl alcohol or ethanol) for thousands of years. The production of products containing alcohol has thousands of years. The production of products containing alcohol has become big business in today's society and the consumption and abuse of become big business in today's society and the consumption and abuse of alcohol has become a major public health problem. alcohol has become a major public health problem.

Most agree that the occasional alcoholic drink never hurt anyone. The real Most agree that the occasional alcoholic drink never hurt anyone. The real danger lies in binge drinking and the development of a tolerance to alcohol, danger lies in binge drinking and the development of a tolerance to alcohol, which causes the drinker to consume every greater quantities of booze in a which causes the drinker to consume every greater quantities of booze in a bid to regain that original but elusive feeling of well being.    bid to regain that original but elusive feeling of well being.   

Factors of AlcoholFactors of Alcohol

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Factors that influence howAlcohol is a central nervous system depressant. Factors that influence how

alcohol will affect a person include: alcohol will affect a person include: Age Age GenderGender Physical conditionPhysical condition Amount of food eatenAmount of food eaten Other drugs or medication takenOther drugs or medication taken

Short and long term effect of Alcohol on Short and long term effect of Alcohol on the bodythe body

EyesEyes

ThroatThroat

HeartHeart

LungsLungs

StomachStomach

IntestinesIntestines

LiverLiver

Advantages and disadvantages Advantages and disadvantages of Alcoholof Alcohol

AdvantagesAdvantages

energy in the diet.energy in the diet.

Can improve mood, increase relaxation and aid sleep.Can improve mood, increase relaxation and aid sleep.

People consume alcohol to take things off their minds such as family issues or People consume alcohol to take things off their minds such as family issues or stress over workstress over work

They are cheapThey are cheap

DisadvantageDisadvantage

In high concentrations or with repeated use can be toxic and cause liver damageIn high concentrations or with repeated use can be toxic and cause liver damage

Driving with significant blood alcohol can lead to accidents, arrest and imprisonment.Driving with significant blood alcohol can lead to accidents, arrest and imprisonment.

Can cause poor judgement, concentration, balance and coordination. Can cause poor judgement, concentration, balance and coordination.

It can make people paranoid, lethargic and moodyIt can make people paranoid, lethargic and moody

Accidents caused by AlcoholAccidents caused by Alcohol

The graph shows how much The graph shows how much injuries caused by alcohol in the injuries caused by alcohol in the year 2009 in England.year 2009 in England.

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