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    Information Alcohol on the flip side. Know the risks.

    Alcohol affects everyone differently – so how you react may be completely different to your friends. Sometimes these effects are only temporary, however excessive drinking can lead to some pretty scary short-term and long-term consequences. So it’s important to know the risks.

    The effects of alcohol depend on a range of factors, including:

    • Age
    • Amount of fat or muscle
    • Amount of food in your stomach
    • Drinking history
    • Gender
    • How fast you drink
    • Mental health and emotional state
    • Other chemicals in your drinks
    • Other medications and drugs in your system
    • Physical health
    • Tolerance to alcohol

    Short-term effects

    • Alcohol poisoning which can lead to a coma and death
    • Blackouts
    • Blurred vision
    • Drowning
    • Fires
    • Flushed appearance
    • Headache
    • Injuries associated with falls, accidents, violence and intentional self-harm
    • Intense moods (aggression, elation, depression)
    • Lack of co-ordination
    • Loss of inhibitions and a false sense of confidence
    • Motor vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian accidents
    • Nausea and vomiting
    • Reduced concentration
    • Slower reflexes
    • Slurred speech

    Long-term effects

    • Alcohol dependency
    • Alcohol related brain injury
    • Cancers – including cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, oesophagus, bowel (in men) and breast (in women)
    • Cirrhosis and liver failure
    • Concentration and long-term memory problems
    • Family and relationship problems
    • Heart and cerebrovascular diseases including hypertension and stroke
    • Legal and financial difficulties
    • Poor nutrition
    • Poor work performance
    • Problems with the nerves of the arms and legs
    • Sexual and reproductive problems (impotence, fertility)
    • Skin problems
    • Stomach complaints and problems
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