It generally reduces the movement of the nervous system. ... Alcohol is a depressant, meaning it reduces activity in the central nervous system, that's why it may seem so relaxing to the abuser. .If the drinker has pre-existing depression; the alcohol abuse can make it worse. However, the depression of the nervous system, and hence the emotions, lasts much longer than the pleasurable effects. ...

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Long-term usage of this drug results directly in severe damage to the following main bodily areas: the circulatory system, central nervous system, fluid balances, motor skills, sexuality, sleep, fat storage, and nutrition. ... This results in a weakened immune system, placing alcoholics in more danger of contracting diseases. ... In the nervous system, alcohol acts as both a depressant and anesthetic. ... Over time, the brain and nervous system become less sensitive to its effects, which means that a greater quantity must be consumed to produce the desired feeling. ... The disruptive effects ...

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Consumed in excess, alcohol is poisonous to human systems and is considered a drug. ... Children with FAS have abnormal facial features, one or more signs of growth retardation, and at least one sign of central nervous system abnormality. ... Children with ARND have central nervous system abnormalities and behavior and cognitive abnormalities. ...

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Many people all over the world enjoy drinking alcohol socially at parties, evening cocktails, with friends and sports events. While alcohol in moderation has several beneficial side effects, over-drinking can have some bad effects. We will be exploring the different effects and what they cause. A...

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One denotation of this term is "a diseased condition of the system, brought about by the continued use of alcoholic liquors" (Webster's Dictionary, 37). ... Furthermore, alcohol can have many physical effects on a person's body; internal organs and systems can be severely damaged and even shut down when too much alcohol is consumed. ... The central nervous system can also be permanently damaged causing a person to possibly blackout, hallucinate, and experience tremors. ...

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"Alcoholism is a chronic, often progressive disease in which a person continues to crave and drink alcohol despite repeated alcohol-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law" (Alcoholism. iVillage).The signs and symptoms of alcoholism could be any or all of the following: "a craving for alcohol, inability to control drinking habits, withdraw symptoms when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking, the need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects, psychological, social, and occupational dysfunction, malnutrition, anorexia...

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Should society care about alcohol abuse? Many people believe that to consume alcohol is a personal choice and an expression of free will. Some of those people don't consider how alcohol use affects anyone other than the drinker. By listening to alcohol advertising and watching actors in movies one would get the impression that alcohol gives people an increased social status; they become self-confident, sexually attractive, and fun to be around. Initially people start out drinking for fun; it can relax and reduce inhibitions but at some point and for whatever reasons some people become add...

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