Because alcohol is toxic in high concentrations, chronic abuse can lead to
long-term health issues including: Liver diseases Heart disease Psychiatric and social problems Increased risk of some cancers |
Alcohol poisoning occurs when alcohol concentrations in the blood become so
high that involuntary bodily functions, such as breathing and gag reflexes, become impaired. While a fatal level of alcohol will stop these functions altogether, lives can be in danger long before this stage. If left untreated, alcohol poisoning can cause sufferers to: Choke on their own vomit Breath irregularly or even stop altogether Experience irregular heartbeats, or even a total stop Have a low body temperature (hypothermia Become extremely dehydrated, leading to other serious issues |