Consuming 'liquor' (liquor or alcoholic beverages) is not without risk, especially if it is frequent and excessively drunk. Check out the various health problems that can arise due to frequent drinking.
In Indonesia, adults aged 21 years are allowed to consume alcoholic beverages. There are many types of alcoholic beverages, with varying levels of alcohol. But in general, alcohol should be consumed no more than 14 units (about 140 milliliters pure alcohol content) per week.
If consumed in excess, alcohol can cause a decrease in concentration and loss of self-control, thereby increasing the risk of accidents. Meanwhile, if drunk continuously for a long time, alcohol can lead to various chronic diseases, even death.
Dangers of Disease due to Frequent Drunk Alcohol
The following are diseases that can arise from frequent drinking in the long term:
- liver diseaseWhen consumed, alcohol will be absorbed into the bloodstream, then collect in the liver to be broken down and neutralized so that it can be removed from the body. However, the liver's ability to process alcohol is very limited. If you drink more alcohol than your liver can process, your blood alcohol level will increase. If it continues, the liver will experience disturbances, ranging from fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, to liver cancer.
- Heart and blood vessel diseaseOther consequences of frequent hangovers are heart rate disturbances, increased blood pressure and heart rate, enlarged heart, and increased risk of stroke and heart disease.
- CancerThe more often you drink alcohol, the greater your risk of developing cancer and dying from the disease. In addition to liver cancer, other types of cancer that can also occur due to frequent hangovers are mouth cancer, throat cancer, esophageal cancer, colon cancer, and even breast cancer.
- Brain and nerve disorders
Consuming too much alcohol can also cause problems in the brain. According to research, frequent hangovers can make the brain shrink or shrink. The more alcohol consumed, the greater the shrinkage. In addition, drinking too much alcohol can also reduce the ability to think and weaken memory, as well as make reflexes and coordination of body movements impaired.
- Depression
How come? When you drink too much alcohol, the function of brain chemicals that regulate mood disturbed, resulting in symptoms of depression.
- Alcohol addictionFrequent consumption of alcohol to drunkenness can also lead to addiction. Although aware of the dangers of alcohol, people who are addicted will continue to drink alcohol and find it difficult to stop. In the end, these habits will have an impact on their health and social life.
Beware the consumption of liquor until drunk. If you are addicted to alcohol and find it difficult to quit, it is best to consult a doctor. Doctors can provide counseling and medication to help you break free from alcohol addiction and its negative effects.