The sober truth on the effects of alcohol abuse in Vancouver, British Columbia by Options Okanagan Treatment Center in Kelowna, British Columbia treating alcohol addiction and recovery.
Alcohol is not harmful to your body when not overused. Alcohol is always part of some special occasions like parties or once in a while during hangouts with friends. However, some people have gone too far with this unhealthy habit of drinking alcohol as if it is part of their diet. This can cause many negative effects to the user’s health. An alcoholic will never see anything wrong with the use of alcohol until they are sober. Below are some of these effects:
Poor memory and possible brain damage
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAA), excessive consumption of alcohol may have negative effects on memory and learning. Alcohol abuse may affect memory recall but it will impair the brain’s ability to form new memories.
Some alcoholics develop Wernicke –Korsakoff syndrome as a result of thiamine deficiency. This is because the symptoms of this condition are not mostly noticed. This condition can lead to paralysis of the nerves responsible for muscle coordination, walking and eye movements and can also lead to confusion.
Increased risk of cancer
What many alcoholics should know is that the more the amount of alcohol they consume, the more they increase the chances of having cancer. Alcohol abuse may lead to different types of cancers including throat, mouth, rectum, breast, colon and liver cancers.
Liver problems and digestive system
Taking too much alcohol can lead to alcoholic hepatitis. This is a condition which makes the liver to swell. This condition may lead into cirrhosis as it causes scar to the tissues. If this scarring continues, the liver will lose all the healthy tissues making them unable to carry out any body functions.
As a result of stomach lining inflammation due to the absorption of too much alcohol into your digestive system, alcohol may lead to a condition known as gastritis. Metabolism and digestion are also negatively affected by alcohol if the pancreas comes into contact with alcohol.
Depression
Most alcoholics believe that alcohol can help them overcome stress and stress related issues. Unknown to them, alcohol is a depressant. This means that alcohol can lead to depression symptoms like anxiety, self-hatred and anger. Additional symptoms may include suicidal thoughts and fatigue.
Before all these happens to you, take action today. Take control of your life before alcohol takes control. The best way to deal with alcohol abuse is to enroll for a rehab course. Do not hesitate to speak with us before it’s too late.
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