Advantages of drinking alcohol

Answer 1

Alcohol is directly toxic to the liver and heart in greater than recommended amounts. In the liver, it can can cause a wide range of adverse effects which include fatty liver, hepatitis, and liver cirrhosis. In the heart, alcohol can cause a dilated cardiomyopathy which is basically a big floppy heart that does not pump effectively and whose valves do not close correctly. Alcohol is also implemented in the development of various cancers including esophageal, oral, larynx, and pharynx. Alcohol is one of the top two causes of acute and chronic pancreatitis. Alcohol is a teratogen which which means that it causes birth defects when the mother drinks during pregnancy. Alcohol also causes many vitamin and mineral deficiencies including folic acid, thiamine, and magnesium.

Answer 2

Possible advantages of drinking alcohol include social bonding, relaxation, and potential cardiovascular benefits in moderate amounts. However, it's important to note that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to negative health effects and risky behavior.

Answer 3

There are numerous disadvantages of alcohol. Heavy drinking can lead to liver diseases, increased blood pressure, damage to the heart muscle and it plays a major role in the development of cancers. Alcohol also increases the risk for osteoporosis and can disrupt sleep patterns .

Answer 4

The brain may be affected causing confusion and memory loss. The peripheral nerves may be damaged causing changes in sensation and numbness.

The liver's function is to break down the alcohol, but prolonged excess can cause scarring of the liver called cirrhosis. It may also cause disease of the pancreas and inflammation of the stomach. In some patients it may predispose to stomach cancer. Excess alcohol can produce heart irregularities and weakening of the muscle of the heart wall. It can also upset the body's natural control of blood fats and blood sugar levels

Answer 5

people who take drugs are usually out of control.

Answer 6

One disadvantage of alcohol is that it can cause health problems. Another disadvantage is that some people drink too much.

Answer 7

None... except for temptorary relaxation. Alcohol is a poison...

Answer 8

dizzyness, getting drunk, illness, nausia, and if too much possibly death

Answer 9

If you are talking about the disadvantages of drinking alcohol over drinking water, alcohol will affect your judgement and balance and will actually cause dehydration.

Answer 10

Excess of alcohol may be dangerous.