Though much light has
been thrown on this topic, people seem not to pay attention to it. Every now
and then, news on people dying as a result of alcohol abuse keep springing up
and I ask myself, is it that we are ignorant or we just do not care at all?
Alcohol is part of our
culture, it helps us celebrate and socialize. One will ask, what wedding
concludes without a champagne toast? Or how interesting will a party be without
a little alcohol to spice it up? Alcohol somehow enhances ceremonies but
drinking too much on a single occasion or over time can have serious
consequences for our health.
Drinking too much can
lead to accidents and dependence but that is only part of the story. In
addition, alcohol abuse can weaken the immune system, damage organs and
contribute to cancer. Too much of alcohol also makes you lose your sense of reasoning;
you begin to speak loudly and seem not to hear what people close by are saying
and even loose balance when standing up. You realize that your brain is in no
position to function normally and smoothly; that is how quickly alcohol affects
the brain.
Most people do not
realize how extensively alcohol can affect the brain. But recognizing these
potential consequences will help make better decisions about what amount of
alcohol is appropriate.
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