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The effects of alcohol, (THE DRUG) A very important fact about alcohol is often overlooked - alcohol is a drug — it can be said that it is the most commonly used and widely abused drug by females in the world . Listen up girls, since us females have a harder time getting rid of alcohol from our body, check out the parts of the body that get effected faster than males! •BRAIN: Alcohol is a "downer," It directly affects the brain cells. Unclear thinking, staggering and slurred speech may result. Large amounts of alcohol may cause unconsciousness or death. •EYES: Alcohol causes blurred vision. •HEART: Alcohol can increase the workload of the heart. Irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure can result. •LIVER: Alcohol can poison the liver. Prolonged use causes extensive damage and failure. •STOMACH/PANCREAS: Alcohol irritates the digestive system. Vomiting and ulcers may result. •KIDNEYS: Alcohol can stop the kidneys from maintaining a proper balance of body fluids and minerals. •VEINS/ARTERIES: Alcohol widens blood vessels causing headaches and loss of body heat. •BLOOD: Alcohol reduces your body's ability to produce blood cells resulting in anemia and/or infections. •MUSCLES: Alcohol can cause muscle weakness, including the heart muscle. (alcohol.htm) Bryanna Furlong |