Article by Daniel Cruz

Alcohol addiction is harmful and we are aware of this ever since we can remember. Even with this kind of awareness, it is sad to know that there are a lot of people still addicted to alcohol and even losing their lives to this addiction.

Social drinking or drinking on a few occasions is a norm in many societies. Spending a romantic evening with champagne, celebrating a success with beer, or sharing a glass of wine during the festivities is safe as long as it is limited to such occasions. Even having a drink over the weekends with friends is also fine as long as one knows his limits. So, when does this drinking become an alcohol addiction?

Alcohol consumption becomes an alcohol addiction when it is consumed on a daily basis, not limited to a small drink. It has become as addiction when the addict has it to overcome his grief or to simply feel good. It is an addiction when the person has to have his drink even if the situation does not call for. And if he is forcibly not given his drink, then his body experiences withdrawal symptoms such as headache, loss of appetite, depression, not in the mood to socialize, etc. There are studies to prove that 90 % of the addicts in America who do alcohol or drugs start doing so even before they are 18.

Alcohol addiction is unhealthy and affects every system of the body directly or indirectly. But it is the nervous system that is affected the most and has grave consequences on the addict’s life.

There are short term effects and long terms effects of alcohol addiction on the nervous system. The short term effects of alcohol on the body are impairing concentration, slows down the reflexes, causes dizziness, sends the persons emotions on a roller coaster ride, slurs speech etc. A person who has had alcohol more than his capacity usually throws up. And these are the effects of having excessive alcohol on one day. So, going through this on a daily basis plays havoc on the heath of an addict.

The long term effects of alcohol addiction on the nervous system are chronic depression, dementia, impotency, blindness, stroke and heart attack. Excessive intake of alcohol reduces the size of the brain. It leads to vitamins deficiency which in turn could lead to memory loss and lack of co-ordination. In the long run, the brain does not control the addict but alcohol begins to control the human being. Thus, it is imperative that a person with alcohol addiction needs treatment immediately.

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Alcohol addiction is unhealthy and affects every system of the body directly or indirectly.Alcohol addiction is harmful and we are aware of this ever since we can remember.

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