- Excessive consumption of alcohol can have harmful effects on the digestive and nervous systems.
Harmful effects on the digestive system
- Alcohol stimulates acid secretion in the stomach. Excess stomach acid increases the risk of gastric ulcers.
- Prolonged alcohol consumption leads to hardening of the liver – cirrhosis.
Harmful effects on the nervous system
- Alcohol is a depressant. It slows down some brain functions and its effects vary from one person to another.
- Alcohol may reduce self-control, often having reduced inhibitions on words and actions.