Consuming alcohol every day can have drastic effects on your physical and mental health that can make you suffer with long-term implications. Most of the negative effects of drinking alcohol every day can be reversed with early intervention, but can become more difficult to manage with time. It is essential to identify alcohol abuse and treat chronic alcoholism as soon as possible to prevent permanent harm to the body and brain.

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Physical effects of chronic alcoholism

Chronic alcoholism causes damage to the GI tract, heart, kidneys, liver, and vascular system.

·         Gastrointestinal tract:

Causes inflammation damaging the tissues, leading to cancer, cell death, and autoimmune disease and worsening symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease.

·         Heart:

Increases blood pressure leading to stroke and sudden cardiac death.

·         Liver:

Liver tissue fibrosis or scarring resulting in liver failure.

·         Kidney:

This leads to kidney failure due to unfiltered toxins.

Mental effects

Daily alcohol consumption has greater psychological and emotional impacts than it does on physical health. Several different mental symptoms are caused by consuming alcohol every day.

• Antisocial conduct
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Irritability
• Cravings
• Panic
• Sleep problems

Recognizing alcohol abuse and treating it on time is very essential as only some of the diseases are curable but most of them cannot be reversed after diagnosis. Alcohol abuse can be easily recognized with correct information, but treating alcohol addiction on your own has too many challenges.

Therefore, joining a rehab for treatment incorporating medical detox, inpatient, or outpatient treatment programs is the greatest way to start a good and sober life.

David Simson

The author, Dr. David K Simson is a trained radiation oncologist specializing in advanced radiation techniques such as intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT), image-guided radiotherapy (IGRT), volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) / Rapid Arc, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS). He is also experienced in interstitial, intracavitary, and intraluminal brachytherapy.