The effects of alcohol on the body

• Immune System: Lowers resistance to disease
• Liver: Damages and eventually destroys liver cells. Displaces important nutrients, resulting in malnutrition.
• Reproductive system: In women, menstrual cycles become irregular; pregnant women have an increased risk of bearing children with birth defects. In men, hormone levels may be altered; impotence may occur.
• Brain: Damages and eventually destroys brain cells; impairs memory; dulls senses; impairs physical coordination.
• Heart: Weakens heart muscle; may raise blood pressure; causes irregular heartbeat.
• Stomach and intestines: Causes bleeding and inflammation; may trigger cancer.