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Describe the ill-effects of alcoholism on health. |
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Answer» 1. Alcohol in any form is toxic for the body. Hence as soon as alcohol is consumed, the liver tries to detoxify it. 2. In low doses it acts as a stimulant but in high dose, it acts on central nervous system, especially the cerebrum and cerebellum. Still higher dose can induce a comatose condition. 3. Alcohol affect the gastrointestinal tract by causing inflammation and damage to gastric 4 mucosa. Ulceration and painful condition arises in alcoholics. 4. Excessive doses of alcohol induce vomiting. 5. The worst effect of alcohol is on liver causing diseases like cirrhosis. 6. Alcohol induces hypertension and cardiac problems. 7. Apart from physical effect, it causes deterioration of mental health and emotional well-being. 8. Alcoholic person cannot think due to numbness in his/her cerebrum. 9. The social health is greatly affected as the alcoholic can cause problems to his family, friends and society in general. |
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