EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
THE EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE SKIN
There have been some studies done which suggests that drinking alcohol in moderation can raise your good cholesterol level. The good cholesterol or HDL helps to reduce the risk of heart disease and strokes.
However, excessive intakes can have detrimental effects on your health.
Alcohol dilates the blood vessel in the skin. Every time you have a drink, the blood vessels will dilate and remain permanently dilated until they lose their tone.
The effects of alcohol on our body specially skins are:
- > Causes broken capillaries
- > Aggravates acne rosacea
- > Causes malnutrition
What are the other hazards and effects of alcohol?
PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
- > Liver: hepatitis (inflammation)
- > Liver: cirrhosis (liver hardening)
- > Brain: memory loss, hallucinations, fits, confusion and loss of intellectual ability
- > Stomach: heartburn, gastritis (inflammation), ulcers and bleeding, cancer
- > Obesity: alcohol supplies calories
- > Mouth, throat and oesophageal (gullet) cancers
- > Pancreas: pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas)
- > Heart: damage to heart muscles and heart failure
- > Reproduction: impotence and infertility in pregnant women. It may cause retardation, stunted growth and behavioral problems in the child.
- > Malnutrition: alcohol robs the body of B vitamins
- > Osteoporosis: thinning of the bones
- > Nerves: cramps, tingling and weakness
- > Addiction: delirium tremens (“shakes”) and fits
PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL
> Affects the mood
There is initial euphoria and aggression, then anxiety, panic attacks and depression
> Affects the intellect
It impedes the person’s sense of judgment, leads to poor memory and loss of inhibitions. The consequence is antisocial and dangerous conduct.
> Affects the co-ordination
Poor co-ordination results in increased risk of accidents.
> Psychiatric problems
There is increase in risk of suicide, paranoia, morbid jealousy, sexual problems and hallucinations.
> Addiction
There is a dependence on alcohol leading to craving and loss of self-control.
The detrimental effects of alcohol more than outweigh its health potential.
IF YOU DO DRINK, DO SO IN MODERATION
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