An Alcoholic drink is any beverage or drink that contains ethanol. Ethanol (C₂H₅OH) is a colorless organic compound that is capable of relaxing the brain and the muscles when taken moderately. On the other hand, it impairs brain coordination when taken excessively. Alcohol is really a part of social life in the world today. Many take it regularly for fun, enjoyment or relaxation. It is also being served in many occasions like wedding ceremony and so on. Alcohol consumption contributes to 3 million deaths each year globally as well as to the disabilities and poor health of millions of people. Overall, harmful use of alcohol is responsible for 5.1% of the global burden of disease.[Source](https://www.who.int/health-topics/alcohol#tab=tab_1) This post is meant to enlighten us on some of the effects of alcohol intake in the body. ![drinks-1283608_1280.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmWJdWjM5kScMt5eCB6gjoUG3wuRE1TnVSHhBq5iVETcYY/drinks-1283608_1280.jpg) [Source](https://pixabay.com/photos/drinks-alcohol-glasses-champagne-1283608/)

Effects of Alcohol on the Body

Alcohol affects the body in so many ways. This post is focused only on some of its Physical effects on the body. Another post follows that will discuss its psychological effects and some possible solutions. ![Space Line 2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme7LdzKqkNpkMaXvgjXnvDgDoiKqtWRH4bwgCnQrkACun/Space%20Line%202.png)

Inflammatory Disease

The liver is a very vital part of the body that works to digest and dispose harmful substances in the body. Alcohol is one of these, therefore, excessive consumption of alcohol weakens the liver and increases your chances of developing liver diseases that end up building up wastes in you body instead of removing them. Additionally, It can lead to chronic liver inflammation which may entirely damage your liver. ![Space Line 2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme7LdzKqkNpkMaXvgjXnvDgDoiKqtWRH4bwgCnQrkACun/Space%20Line%202.png)

Affects Sugar Level Coordination

The Pancreas is an organ vital for food digestion and produce a hormone called Insulin that break down of blood sugar. Alcoholic Beverages contain sugar and its excessive intake damages the pancreas or lead to a situation known as Pancreatitis. This prevents the body from producing the Insulin which manages the sugar. This leads to too much sugar in the body or even more complicated diseases related to diabetes. To this effect, Excessive intake of alcohol should be avoided. ![Space Line 2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme7LdzKqkNpkMaXvgjXnvDgDoiKqtWRH4bwgCnQrkACun/Space%20Line%202.png)

Damages the Digestive System

Overdrinking can damage the tissues in your digestive tract, thereby. preventing your intestines from digesting food or absorbing nutrients and vitamins properly. This damage can further led to malnutrition. Moreover, Intake of strong or raw alcohols can lead to internal bleeding in the stomach and possibly death if overlooked or not noticed and treated on time. ![Space Line 2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme7LdzKqkNpkMaXvgjXnvDgDoiKqtWRH4bwgCnQrkACun/Space%20Line%202.png)

Damages the Circulatory System

Excessive intake of alcohol makes the body vulnerable to diseases which may even affect the heart which is the head office of blood circulation. This increases your chances of developing chronic heart problems like high blood pressure, stroke, difficulty in pumping blood, heart failure and so on. ![Space Line 2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme7LdzKqkNpkMaXvgjXnvDgDoiKqtWRH4bwgCnQrkACun/Space%20Line%202.png)

Weakens Immune System

Excessive intake of alcohol weakens your body’s natural immune system. This makes it difficult for the system to fight against and protect you from diseases and viruses. Heavy and regular intake of alcohol places you at a risk of developing tuberculosis and pneumonia faster. ![Space Line 2.png](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQme7LdzKqkNpkMaXvgjXnvDgDoiKqtWRH4bwgCnQrkACun/Space%20Line%202.png)

Conclusion

Alcoholic drinks look enticing and at times we may enjoy taking them in any quantity. The truth remains that too much of everything is bad. Alcohol is not exempted. Therefore, we should try our best to minimize our intake in order to increase our span.

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