Ever wondered what alcohol does to you? Ever thought about whether it has any lasting effects on your body?
Well…in moderation, alcohol is a fairly common way for adults to socialize and spend time with their friends. Scientists however, have found that it does irreparable damage to the brain no matter how little or how much you consume.
Alcohol is broken down by the liver while any excess is taken throughout the body - including the brain. The damage done is permanent. It damages the frontal lobes making people more prone to developing depression. It also affects emotions and impulses meaning you will be more likely to impulsively act on your emotions which can get even the most well meaning person into trouble!
The hippocampus is another part of the brain which helps with learning and memory. This is also damaged by alcohol. If teenagers drink, this is the part of the brain that is most affected, especially their memory.
One of the most important parts of the brain, the hypothalamus, is affected by alcohol as well. This means your body’s ability to regulate both your blood pressure and body temperature become impaired. This will do major damage to other organs and body parts no matter how old the person drinking is.
Most people who are seen after drinking too much are usually seen stumbling around hurting themselves and getting into situations they never would have gotten into while sober. This is because the alcohol has interfered with their cerebellum, the part of the brain the body relies on for awareness and coordination.
Last but not least, and what shouldn't be surprising at all, is that alcohol affects the entire central nervous system which is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. Whether the nervous system is dulled or damaged by alcohol, a person is no longer able to respond to outside stimuli in a timely manner. This can be fatal.
As long as you are of legal drinking age the consumption of alcohol is a choice just please know what the dangers are and do so responsibly.
Well…in moderation, alcohol is a fairly common way for adults to socialize and spend time with their friends. Scientists however, have found that it does irreparable damage to the brain no matter how little or how much you consume.
Alcohol is broken down by the liver while any excess is taken throughout the body - including the brain. The damage done is permanent. It damages the frontal lobes making people more prone to developing depression. It also affects emotions and impulses meaning you will be more likely to impulsively act on your emotions which can get even the most well meaning person into trouble!
The hippocampus is another part of the brain which helps with learning and memory. This is also damaged by alcohol. If teenagers drink, this is the part of the brain that is most affected, especially their memory.
One of the most important parts of the brain, the hypothalamus, is affected by alcohol as well. This means your body’s ability to regulate both your blood pressure and body temperature become impaired. This will do major damage to other organs and body parts no matter how old the person drinking is.
Most people who are seen after drinking too much are usually seen stumbling around hurting themselves and getting into situations they never would have gotten into while sober. This is because the alcohol has interfered with their cerebellum, the part of the brain the body relies on for awareness and coordination.
Last but not least, and what shouldn't be surprising at all, is that alcohol affects the entire central nervous system which is comprised of the brain and spinal cord. Whether the nervous system is dulled or damaged by alcohol, a person is no longer able to respond to outside stimuli in a timely manner. This can be fatal.
As long as you are of legal drinking age the consumption of alcohol is a choice just please know what the dangers are and do so responsibly.