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What are the main psychological effects of alcoholism?
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Alcohol: Effects depend on the amount consumed. Small to moderate consumption causes reduced risks of blood clots , stone formation , diabetes & rheumatoid arthritis. Large consumption causes impaired memory & vision, anemia, cardiomyopathy, hepatitis, cancer mouth/esophagus, gastritis, pancreatitis, diabetes type 2, depression, anxiety, psychosis, insomnia, panic, cravings.
Answered 1/24/2016
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Alcoholism Disorders: I commend you for your desire for Good Health. Psychological effects of Alcoholism are due to its effects on Thinking, Memory, Mood, Sleep and Sexual functioning: Disorders: 1.Alcohol Intoxication and Withdrawal Delirium 2.Alcohol induced Persisting Dementia and 3.Amnestic Disorder Alcohol induced 4.Psychotic Disorder 5.Mood Disorder 6.Anxiety Disorder 7.Sleep Disorder 8.Sexual Dysfunction
Answered 6/4/2017
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