Effect of Alcohol on our Body

Alcohol is a type of drug that is considered as a depressant that slows down our central nervous system and vital functions resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and inability to react quickly. One might have seen in movies or heard stories about people throwing up stuff after drinking alcohol. This happens when a person consumes large amount of alcohol that his body is incapable to process. Alcohol has toxins that can make one feel sick. Sometimes, if a person drinks alcohol while he's taking certain kind of medicines, he may have a reaction and can get physically ill. Let us understand the short term and long term effects of consuming alcohol.

Short Term Effects of Alcohol

• Make you feel sleepy, less coordinated, and slower to react to things.
• Cause your brain to feel foggy, and make you think and see differently.