Drinking too much alcohol in Vancouver, British Columbia and how alcohol effects the human body by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia treating alcohol addiction and recovery.
When someone drinks alcohol, approximately one-fifth of the drink goes into the bloodstream after it enters the stomach. The rest is passed to the small intestine, where it then also becomes absorbed in the blood.
At that point, it moves on to the liver. However, the liver is only able to handle a single drink for each sixty minute time period (approximately). That equates to about four ounces of wine or 12 ounces of beer. If someone drinks more than that, they are overwhelming their liver. Since this vital organ cannot handle the alcohol, it moves to the tissues of the body instead.
People in Vancouver who drink large amounts of alcohol consistently are doing damage to their body. It can be difficult to understand exactly how much. However, alcoholism can lead to the following changes.
Appearance
Your organs cannot handle all of the alcohol that you are consuming on a regular basis. As a result, your outward appearance begins to change. Skin may take on a grayish hue. It is also not unusual to suffer from acne.
Many people who drink large quantities of alcohol have difficulty sleeping. This leads to dark areas under the eyes or puffy areas of skin on the face. In addition, all those extra calories typically lead to weight gain.
Joints and Muscles
Alcohol keeps the muscles from receiving vital blood flow. This leads to deterioration. In addition, drinking alcohol often leads to deterioration, which makes cramping and spasms more likely.
Gout is one side effect of excessive alcohol intake. Uric acid crystals are overabundant in the body, which leads to inflammation of the joints. Obviously, this condition causes pain and makes it difficult to live daily life to the fullest.
Sexual Functioning
Alcohol makes it more difficult to perform sexually. It is a depressant; when abused, it makes your body react more slowly to what is going on around you. This can impact your sex organs. Specifically, men find it difficult to become aroused. In addition, heavy amounts of alcohol can cause testosterone levels to go down, leading to less desire. Those that drink heavily and often may find that their sex life changes quite a bit.
It is important to get a handle on your drinking. If you are concerned about your habits, get in contact with us as soon as possible. Our rehabilitation facility can help and we are happy to talk to you about your specific situation and needs.
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