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What are the complications of alcohol abuse?

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Dr. David Hoffman answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Effects of Alcohol: Is is a central nervous system depressant (slows it down) that can alter peoples’ thoughts, feelings, sensations, perceptions and even their reactions and movements. In large and frequent and repetitive amounts, alcohol can adversely affect a wide array of bodily functions. See: http://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/effects-on-body

Answered 6/8/2016

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcohol Abuse Compli: Complications of Alcohol Abuse • Persisting Amnestic Disorder • Psychotic Disorder • Mood Disorder • Sleep Disorder • Sexual Dysfunction • Arrhythmias • High blood pressure • Hepatitis • Cirrhosis • Pancreatitis Increased risk of developing cancers of the: • Mouth • Esophagus • Throat • Liver • Breast Chronic drinkers are more liable to contract diseases like Pneumonia and Tuberculosis

Answered 6/7/2017

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