There is nothing wrong with drinking one glass of red wine after work in the evening, but what happens if the amount of alcoholic drinks continues to grow? Experts talked about some of the consequences of alcohol abuse that will definitely make a reasonable person immediately give up this bad habit..

Sexual dysfunction. Alcohol affects blood flow to the genital area, and it also suppresses the part of the nervous system that is responsible for sexual arousal. This is why alcoholics have such low libido..

Amnesia. Alcoholism is associated with amnesia and temporary memory loss. A study published in the Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health has shown that long-term intoxication of the body as a result of alcohol abuse can lead to periodic memory loss, when a person's ability to form new long-term memories disappears..

Cancer. The body converts excess alcohol into a carcinogen called acetaldehyde. Alcohol is associated with many types of cancer, including tumors of the liver, mouth, esophagus, pharynx, larynx, intestine, colon, and breast in women.

Heart diseases. Drinking in moderation can be good for the heart, but drinking too much alcohol dramatically increases the risk of heart disease. Alcohol increases blood pressure, leading to hypertension, which is one of the most powerful risk factors for strokes and heart attacks.. In addition, alcohol weakens the heart muscles, contributing to heart failure.. By the way, acute heart failure is the most common cause of death for alcoholics, along with liver cirrhosis..

Accidents. The more you drink alcohol, the higher the risk of dying in any accidents.

Driving while intoxicated often ends in accidents. You lose the ability to control the situation, the speed of reactions decreases. This is why you cannot drive even after one glass of champagne..

Death. The final and most serious reason against drinking alcohol. Alcohol lovers have a life expectancy of 10-20 years lower than the average. They are threatened by cirrhosis, heart and vascular diseases, oncological diseases, as well as numerous accidents.

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