2006-07-22 16:28:49 · 16 answers · asked by beaverdam019 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It is a myth that alcohol destroys brain cells; however, chronic alcohol abuse does lead to neurological damage leading to problems with learning and physical co-ordination. That said, the brain seems to repair itself in those who later stop drinking and abstain from further alcohol usage.
However, all that drinking does take a toll on the liver and that organ will not regenerate. The damage done there is permanent. And, if an alcoholic destroys their liver, they are automatically deemed non-candidates for liver transplants due to the high incidence of recidivism. A new liver will not be given to someone who drank their own liver to death.
2006-07-22 16:40:19 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Take it from me, Alchohol will alot more than cause brain damage. I heard of a guy who drank a 10 pack everyday since he was 20; he died 4 months ago because his liver was so completely deteriated that there was nothing but scar tissue. He was 43. Drinking excessively will you, let alone cause long term brain damage.
2006-07-22 16:36:58 · answer #2 · answered by Ev 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over time yes..may cause alcoholic dementia, as well as cirrhosis of the liver, heart problems..every organ of the body is affected by excessive drinking, not just the brain
2006-07-22 16:31:25 · answer #3 · answered by hipergirl22 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drinking excessively can cause long term everything damage! But to answer ur question "Yes" it can.
2006-07-22 16:31:17 · answer #4 · answered by yahwhoon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my partner is a heavy drinker and during the past 4 years i have noticed alot of changes in him. How he speaks... slurring. i read on the net that drinking doesnt kill brain cells. what it actually does is damage the brain stem not to function properly. Most drinkers have trouble sleeping because the brain is very active trying to repair it self. sometimes this is too late.... Best advice.. drink in moderation so that the body has time to repair its self
2006-07-26 07:28:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes is the answer to your question.
That's not all alcohol will do to your body.
It can cause liver damage, heart damage,
kidney, bone marrow and many other
life threatening occurrences.
My advice is not to drink at all, but if you
do, drink in moderation.
A lot of my family members have died due
to alcohol. Please don't let this be your
destiny...
2006-07-22 16:50:59 · answer #6 · answered by Eagleman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Maybe if you ended up in the hospital with severe alcohol poisoning, but even then I think you'd come out of it. I've heard of people going temporarily blind due to excessive drinking...
2006-07-22 16:31:45 · answer #7 · answered by Beck 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it affects almost every organ in your body. I stopped drinking over 3 years ago, it isn't always easy but if i can stop so can you. 3 things i had to do to stop drinking...1.stop feeling sorry for myself,2. stay away from situations that made me want to drink.3.stay away from friends who like to drink all the time, if they are true friends, they will want to support you,if not they really are not true friends. good luck to you!
2006-07-23 14:25:31 · answer #8 · answered by skybludeb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it does. my brothers dad graduaded with a 3.7 gpa and after a couple years of drinking between 4 and 7 6 packs a week, his gpa droped to a 3.2
2006-07-22 16:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Nick Hall 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything in excess is probably not beneficial to your health..especially drinking and smoking.
2006-07-22 16:32:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋