The short-term effects
Alcohol has a number of immediate and temporary effects on the body. In inhibits both physical and mental abilities, and can change the emotional stability. Depending on the amount of alcohol consumed, side effects vary in severity.
The amount of alcohol in his body is measured using one of alcohol in the blood (BAC). The consumption of an alcoholic beverage typically increases the blood alcohol level of a person from 0.00% to 0.02 to 0.05%. In the United States, the BAC legal limit for operating a motor vehicle is 0.08%. The number of drinks is necessary to increase the alcohol level of a person of that amount varies among individuals considered.
The short-term effects of alcohol consumption may be:
Inability to balance
· Difficulty speaking
· Impaired Judgment
· Increased emotional state
· Dizziness
Loss of coordination
· Poor Reactions
· Nausea and Vomiting
· Confusion
Unconsciousness
According to genetics, weight, tolerance, and the number of drinks you have consumed, a person can feel anywhere from a few to all the above effects.
The long-term effects
Regular consumption of large amounts of alcohol can have long-term effects and cause a number of complications in the body. If you begin to consume alcohol regularly, he or she may be at risk of becoming addicted to the substance, or suffering from alcoholism. Some of the long-term effects of alcohol include:
· Cancer
· Liver disease
· High blood pressure
· Heart and cardiovascular disease
· Chronic pancreatitis
· Damage to the nervous system
· Mental health problems