Long-Term Effects of Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol abuse is a term often used to describe someones frequent use of alcohol even after experiencing negative consequences. Alcohol abuse also means drinking and consuming alcohol in a dangerous and unhealthy quantity. Here are some of the long-term effects of alcohol abuse:
- alcoholism
- blood pressure increases, causing heart disease, heart attack, or stroke
- brain cells damage, decreasing brain mass
- disrupted normal brain development
- fetal alcohol syndrome in unborn children
- liver damage and cirrhosis of the liver
- lower levels of iron and vitamin B, causing anemia
- male sperm production impairments
- stomach and intestinal ulcers
- may even cause death
If you or your loved ones show signs of alcohol abuse, give us a call today. Multi Concept Recovery (818)433-9500.
