Risks of Alcohol

Continuous or repeated intoxication may lead to physical and psychical addiction. Internal organs may be damaged, and functions of the brain and the nervous system are affected, leading to considerable personality damage, difficulties concentrating and memory loss.

In addition, sever damage of the body occurs. The best-known conditions are enlargements of the liver, called fatty liver, liver cirrhosis and alcohol hepatitis. The pancreas, the stomach, the mucosal membrane of the stomach and the intestine may be affected, as well. Neurological disorders like epilepsy are also possible.

Addiction develops slowly, starting with regular drinking and resulting in serious alcoholism. At an advanced state, it is possible to lose control. Alcoholism may lead to hallucinations and end with a life-threatening delirium. Alcohol withdrawal is the only way to get rid of the habit, and should always be supervised by a doctor.