The Short- and Long-Term Effects of Alcohol On the Body
The Short- and Long-Term Effects of Alcohol On the Body
When you drink alcohol, it’s absorbed into your bloodstream—which mean it affects every part of your body. So if you drink more than two standard servings of alcohol a day, you’re going to see both short-term and long-term effects on both your behavior and your health. Is it worth the risks?
Short-Term Effects
For example, when you’re out with friends and have more than a couple of drinks, your central nervous system will be slowed down when the alcohol affects the balance of neurotransmitters, the chemicals that send messages between nerves. You’ll experience:
Slower reaction times
Reduced inhibition and increased impulsivity
Difficulty thinking and concentrating
Slurred speech
Blurred vision
Difficulty walking and balancing
Mood swings and extreme emotions
Slowed heart rate and breathing
You may even black out, or run the risk of a serious accident or injury. All of these factors leave you at risk when you’re drinking, even when you are in a private setting. If you drive after drinking—which of course you know you’re not supposed to do—you’ll be more likely to speed, hit another vehicle, or not wear a seatbelt. And alcohol use has been linked to fire injuries, dangerous falls, drowning and industrial accidents.
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