Effects of Alcohol

• Effect on nervous system with death of brain cells

• Diuretic

• The Hangover

• Fatty liver ? fibrosis ? cirrhosis

• ? utilization of nutrients ? malnutrition

• Excessive intake within a short period of time = death!

• Cancers

• Heart problems

• Increased risk of death from all causes

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