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Published: 31.05.2006.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
Literature: n/a
References: Not used
  • Essays 'The Effects of Alcohol on the Body', 1.
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How does alcohol affect the human body?
Alcohol affects the whole body and does not just cause the drinker to act drunk. Every part of the human body responds when alcohol is present in the body.
The brain is affected by alcohol with impairment in behaviour, judgement, memory, concentration and co-ordination as well as mood swings and emotional outbursts.
The Central Nervous System is sedated by alcohol and the ability of the nerve cells to respond is damaged. Sleep, anaesthesia, respiratory failure, coma and death may follow large doses of alcohol.

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