What we need to know about alcohol

**mikaela** · 01-24-2010, 04:49 AM

Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant. More than 150 drugs interact with alcohol. Some of these interactions can be fatal, especially those that involve narcotic drugs that also depress the central nervous system.

Categories of drugs that interact with alcohol include:

narcotic drugs
sleeping pills
antidepressants
anti-anxiety medications
antihistamines

Some people who should never drink alcohol. These include:

children and adolescents under age 21
women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who could become pregnant
people who cannot control their drinking and keep it at the level of moderate consumption
people who plan to drive, fly a plane, operate dangerous equipment, act as a lifeguard, or perform any activity that requires quick reactions, good judgment, and coordination
people who are unable to control their aggression when they drink
people taking certain medications
people with liver or kidney damage
people who are recovering from alcoholism

So people under medication should be careful when consuming alcohol and check with your doctor for safety

**viktoria** · 01-24-2010, 04:52 AM

My uncle died of liver cancer because he drank too much alcohol. We all should be careful in drinking alcoholic beverages because even if there are benefits, there are also risks that can hurt our body and our weight.

**kathy** · 01-24-2010, 04:57 AM

People who were moderate drinkers were less likely to develop type 2 diabetes and gallstones. Gallstones are hard masses of cholesterol and calcium that form in the gallbladder. It also serves a social purpose that can provide psychological benefits. However we have to remember that alcohol drinking when not controlled can lead to heavy drinking and can be dangerous to our health.

**sasa** · 01-24-2010, 05:03 AM

Many teens right now are exposed to alcoholic beverage. They don't know the health risks of drinking alcohol at a young age. Alcohol consumption by adolescents increases their risk of being in both fatal and nonfatal motor vehicle accidents. It also increases the chance of participating in risky sexual behavior, failing or dropping out of school, committing suicide, and being a homicide victim. Children who begin to drink before age 15 are four times more likely to develop alcoholism than people who begin drinking at age 21.

**viktoria** · 02-07-2010, 02:46 AM

It is important that people understand the effects of alcohol to avoid diseases that can damage the body. Not only that, alcoholism is bad for the mind as well. It can affect a person's mental capacity to stay focused and live a better life because all they want is to do is get drunk.

**mikaela** · 02-07-2010, 02:55 AM

I totally agree with you viktoria! Moderate drinking is alright but abusing it is not healthy and considered an addiction. The person doing the drinking is not the only one suffering from the effects of the abuse but the families and friends around them. They may not notice the changes but the people surrounding them will. There will be sudden change in behavior like mood swings. The person's judgement may also be impared that can lead to bad decisions.

**kathy** · 02-07-2010, 02:59 AM

If you're alcoholic you can develop health problems like anemia, which can be brought on by not taking care of yourself physically or nutritionally. Some other common problems can be ulcers, cirrhosis of the liver, hallucinations, dementia,"wet brain" and even death.

**sasa** · 02-07-2010, 03:04 AM

That is right that is why if you have a problem with alcohol, you should get help or seek treatment as soon as you can. Though some damage may already be done, there is still time to stop further damage and reclaim your life from alcohol.

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