Drinking And Your Health
Barney Garcia
Besides smoking, drinking is the only legal drug. It isn’t
uncommon for friends and family to drink and dine together on a
regular basis. Consuming too much alcohol however, can be
seriously dangerous to your health.
Different amount of alcohol effect people differently depending
on a number of things, including how much you normally drink,
your sex, your size, how much you have eaten, how quickly you
drink and your history with alcohol. Studies have shown that a
healthy amount of alcohol would be no more than 2 drinks per day
for men and 1 for women.
The short term effects of drinking too much would include
drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, inability to think
clearly, and altered depth sense. The long term, effects of
alcohol include the need to drink more in order to get the same
effect as you used to, poor appetite, jumpiness, insomnia,
sweating when not drinking, black outs, not remembering
drinking at all and confusion or memory loss.
When you consume too much alcohol, you run the risk of
developing several serious diseases which include liver
disease, heart disease, stomach ulcers, blood vessel disorders,
impotence (in men), menstrual irregularities (in women), and
several types of cancer. A woman who is pregnant should never
drink because even in small amounts, it can lead to fetal
alcohol syndrome in the baby. Too much alcohol consumption is
also linked to hundreds of car crashes each year as well as
professional, family, financial and legal problems.
Cut down on alcohol related diseases and risks by spacing your
drinks out and drinking water in between alcoholic beverages.
Always eat before you have something to drink because it won’t
enter the blood stream as fast. Eating after drinking does not
have this same benefit. Also, don’t feel pressured by others
who want you to drink, and only drink if you feel like it at
the time. You should never attempt to drive after drinking, so
always make sure that you are prepared to take a taxi, bus or
other form of transportation home.
Alcohol has been shown to be beneficial to your health when
consumed in small amounts. The French for example drink small
amounts almost everyday and enjoy long, healthy lives. You
don’t have to avoid alcohol like the plague but try to be
responsible about it so you don’t find yourself with a horrible
disease that could have easily been avoided.
About The Author: Author Barney Garcia is a proud contributing
author and enjoys writing about many different topics. Please
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