The Effects of Alcohol Addiction
Chronic effects
▫ Alcohol Dependency can lead to neurological problems that in the late stages can
develop into stroke, dementia and neuropathy. In addition, alcoholism can lead to
cardiovascular disease, liver cirrhosis and an increased risk of cancer. On the
other hand, Mental illnesses are also common with addicts and are characterized
with anxiety and depression.
▫ Alcoholism also takes effect on body tolerance. As time goes, you will find that you
need more and more alcohol. At this stage, you may notice some withdrawal
symptoms setting in. when that happens, an addict suffers from fatigue,
headaches, trembling, depression and anxiety.
Short term Effects
▫ Excess alcohol consumption leads one to bad behaviour. This is because they have
lost grip on reason and if not checked, it can lead to accidents. That is why you see
alcoholics getting into violence that sometimes end in fatal injuries. Normally, the
acts are common in bars and drinking parties and the injuries comes from falling,
burning, glass cuts and blows. Accidents related to drunk driving are also very
common. They can result in injuries or even death of either the addict or other
road users. Drunk driving is against the law and can attract a heavy fines or jail
terms depending on your local regulations.