What are long term and short term effects of drinking? Will it decrease my performance (in physical activity) in the long run? What if its just a little?
2006-08-02 14:29:33 · 7 answers · asked by Snaox 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Give me a minute I am working on the short term effects right now
2006-08-02 14:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The long-term effect of drinking is alcoholism, which can lead to death.
Excessive drinking, even in moderation, may lead to a decrease in mental and physical performance.
Contrary to a popular belief that alcohol is a substance that stimulates, it is actually a depressant.
Some research has shown that a "few" drinks a day may improve health; but, so does exercise and eating a balanced diet.
Many books have been published on drinking, alcoholism, and its effects. Web sites can also be accessed addressing the subject. Check out your local library and the internet.
If you believe you are an "alcoholic" , look in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory for Alcoholics Anonymous meeting sites,and just listen to the stories of people who have, and are , combatting a drinking problem. You will not be asked for anything except your first name; and, you can even give a false name. No one questions you.
Only you can be responsible for your drinking habits.
2006-08-02 22:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on how much you drink a lot of different stuff can happen.
Short term:
1. DWI
2. fall down and hurt yourself (aka amusing others)
3. Decreased endorphin levels (sad days)
4. Headaches and migranes due to hangovers
Long term:
1. Decreased kidney and liver function
2. Need for a Dialysis machine to extracate waste from blood.
3. Decreased stamina and sex drive.
4. Sent to prison for a long time because of several DWI's
2006-08-02 21:38:52 · answer #3 · answered by a_rajalonghorn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scoriesis of the liver is long term
short term is judgement impairment
either one can lead to death..not a good idea to over indulge
2006-08-02 21:36:01 · answer #4 · answered by PrYncEsSa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alcohol poisoning if you drink too much to fast , being drunk sucks and getting arrested like Mel Gibson and say stupid stuff that put your career at risk .
2006-08-02 21:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by New York 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Memory loss, liver disease, alcohol addiction, sexual dysfunction.
2006-08-02 21:38:10 · answer #6 · answered by deedee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'll eventually kill your liver
2006-08-02 21:34:12 · answer #7 · answered by TheKid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋