Binge drinking is the consumption of a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Many people across the globe face some of the harsh effects of alcohol. There are a number of drawbacks or effects that can come from binge drinking. For example damage can be caused to the brain, kidneys, liver, heart and immune system. Over consumption of alcohol can also lead to a variety of bodily cancers like; mouth cancer, liver cancer, breast cancer, throat cancer, and also Esophagus. Another problem that has widely affected a large number of people would be alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction is pretty much explanatory, it is when a dependency or need for alcohol is felt by user. This can have a bad effect as it can lead to heavy mood swings, …show more content…
Having a damaged immune system can open your body up do diseases or infections, but normally just the common cold. However a damaged immune system from drinking in serious cases has proven to be lethal. The immune system is affected by alcohol as it causes the blood to thicken and clot, giving less oxygen (transported through blood) to the immune system meaning it will not work as efficiently. Drinking in excess for one night can even slow down the immune system for up to 24 hours, leaving the body more vulnerable to …show more content…
It is seen as a clinical disease or a disorder due to the dependency on alcohol that is exhibited by alcoholics. Many people across the globe face this problem; however it has proven to be hard to acquire statistics on the matter as many people would be opposed to openly displaying themselves or admitting to be alcoholics. Being an alcoholic does not only cause damage to your body but also your social life. Many alcoholics change when they are drunk, in the sense that they may become violent or abusive, which would really push people away like family members and friends. The dependency also takes a toll on this as well as an alcoholic may become aggressive when he/she has not consumed alcohol, in however