Alcohol acts as a depressant Internal 911 on the body and affects it in various ways. It increases the work load of the heart that results in irregular heartbeat and high blood pressure. The efficiency with which the heart pumps blood is therefore impacted. In extreme cases it can lead to irregular heart rhythm, shortness of breath and even cardiac arrest. Alcohol consumption mainly impacts vision. It causes blurring of vision, and in the case of excessive drinking one may not be able to see at all. Alcohol also messes up one's sleeping patterns. While alcohol does induce early sleep; it is not sleep of a good and beneficial quality. In fact alcohol induced sleep does not really relax your mind and body the way that normal sleep does, and in fact leads to fatigue and irritability. Excessive alcohol consumption can severely damage one's kidneys. Kidneys regulate bodily fluids and the supply of minerals to the body. Any disruption in this function will lead to drastic reduction in energy levels. The devastating impact of alcohol on the liver is very well known. It can cause cirrhosis of the liver. The impact of excessive alcohol intake on the pancreas and gut can lead to severe inflammation in the case of the former and irritate the lining of the gut.

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