Alcohol acts on the nerve cells of the brain to alcohol users . Initially , alcohol acts as a stimulant giving a feeling of relaxation and reduce anxiety . Consuming two or three drinks in an hour can affect the impairment of judgment , inhibition of low and easy to bring euphoria . Consumption of 5 drinks within 2 hours can increase blood alcohol level at 0:10 % , high enough to be considered legally intoxication or drunkenness in every state . Once an alcoholic prohibits the consumption of alcohol , blood alcohol level of about 0.01 % decrease in hours .
Neurological problems - damage to vision and motor coordination , memory impairment , hallucinations , blackout and crisis awareness . If abused for a long time can result in permanent brain damage .
Cardiologic problems - high blood pressure and heart rate , the risk of attacks and heart stopping work .
Problems with breathing - breathing slowed to its interruption , pneumonia , tuberculosis . Also , alcohol increases the risk of cancer in the mouth and throat .
Other physiological problems include liver disease , damage to the gastrointestinal system , pancreas and kidney damage . Also , consumption of alcohol can cause malnutrition , prevents taking vitamins through food , suppress the immune system , thereby increasing the potential for disease .
Psychological problems - impairment of judgment and verbal ability , apathy, Introversion ( locking in itself ) , antisocial behavior , inability to concentrate , deterioration of relationships with family , Friends and associates .
Alcohol and pregnancy ?
Consuming alcohol during pregnancy increases the risk of birth to underweight babies and prevents intrauterine development , affects the appearance of infections , feeding difficult and causes long-term problems zhvilimore . Heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages during the first months of pregnancy may result in birth of baby alcohol syndrome . These babies may have irreversible physical abnormalities as small skull , abnormal facial features , heart defects and growth retardation of mental and physical .
Signs and symptoms of alcohol use and intoxication ( drunkenness )
Odor from breath alcohol
irritability
euphoria
Loss of physical coordination
Inappropriate behavior or violent
Loss of balance
Unstable gait
Speaking of slow and uncertain
Loss of consciousness
The thought of slowing
depression
Impairment of short-term memory
Mental blackout
Signs and symptoms of withdrawal to chronic users
vibration
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Anxiety and panic attacks
Paranoia and delusions
Hallucinations ( usually visual )
Nausea and vomiting
Increased body temperature
High blood pressure and heart rate
Convulsions and crisis
Risks of alcohol abuse
Besides the risk of injury and death due to accidents and violence , alcohol abuse causes problems with other physiological and psychological .