Effects of Alcohol by https://padlet.com/tlsy100/l4te8qautbio Long and short term effects of drinking en-us 2017-05-27 15:11:17 UTC 2017-05-27 15:31:39 UTC hello@padlet.com Short Term Effects High Doses tlsy100 https://padlet.com/tlsy100/l4te8qautbio/wish/174088549
  • Vomiting
  • Uncontrolled urination
  • Uncontrolled defecation
  • Breathing difficulties
  • Passing out
  • Alcohol poisoning
  • Coma
  • Possible death
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  • Slurred speech
  • Sleepiness
  • Altered emotions
  • Poor vision
  • Sleepiness and disruption of sleeping patterns
  • Increased urine production
  • More blood flow to skin surface
  • Lower core body temperature

    • ]]>     2017-05-27 15:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/tlsy100/l4te8qautbio/wish/174088696     Short Term Effects: Low Doses tlsy100 https://padlet.com/tlsy100/l4te8qautbio/wish/174088700
  • A relaxing effect
  • Reduced tension
  • Lowered inhibitions
  • Poor concentration
  • Slow reflexes
  • Slow reaction time
  • Reduced coordination
  • Slower brain activity
  • Sensations and perceptions that are less clear

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    • Memory loss, blackouts, and exaggerated states of emotion
    • Problems with coordination and muscle movement
    • Depressed nerve centers in hypothalamus that control sexual arousal and performance
    • Affected heart rate, temperature, and breathing; can lead to unconsciousness and death
    • Brain shrinkage
    • Learning difficulties
    • Sleep impairment, as alcohol decreases REM sleep and sleep apnea
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    • Heart disease and heart attack
    • High blood pressure
    • Enlarged heart (cardiomyopathy)
    • Irregular or rapid heartbeat
    • Coronary artery disease
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  • Domestic abuse, child abuse, and incest
  • Marital conflict which can lead to separation or divorce
  • Financial insecurity due to job loss or money spent on alcohol
  • Drinking during pregnancy can lead to fetal alcohol syndrome and other negative effects on the fetus
  • Children of alcoholics often have low self-esteem, chronic depression, fear of abandonment, feelings of guilt and helplessness, problems in school, and more
  • Adult children of alcoholics often have problems with depression, aggression, impulsive behavior, intimacy, substance abuse, eating disorders, and establishing healthy relationships.

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