Alcohol's Devastating Impact on the Body

Alcohol's Devastating Impact on the Body Pancreas: Alcohol abuse can cause pancreatitis, leading to digestive issues. Liver: Heavy drinking can lead to fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Heart: Heavy drinking can cause high blood pressure, irregular heart beat, strokes and heart failure. Mouth: Excessive alcohol use can cause gum disease, tooth decay and even mouth cancer. Stomach: Heavy drinking frequently causes stomach ulcers, acid reflux and gastritis. Reproductive Health: Alcohol abuse can cause erectile dysfunction in men and infertility in women. Bones: Heavy drinking can lead to osteoporosis and increase one's risk of fractures. Brain: Alcohol abuse can shrink the frontal lobes of the brain and even lead to dementia in severe cases. MIRAMAR GETTING WELL STAYING WELL http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/alcohol-health/alcohols-effects-body http://www.healthline.com/health/alcohol/effects-on-body