Alcoholism is defined as a dependency on alcohol regardless of the consequences.
The brain develops until you're in your 20s"There is compelling evidence that adolescents are at a greater risk of experiencing long-term consequences from drinking because the human brain continues to develop until people are in their mid-20's".--from Alcohol Education
What were the long-term consequences of the ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland?
When consumed in moderation, alcohol (beer, wine and liquor) contributes to better health and greater longevity than abstaining from it or abusing it. Abusing alcohol can have serious safety and health consequences.
When consumed in moderation, alcohol (beer, wine and liquor) contributes to better health and greater longevity than abstaining from it or abusing it. Abusing alcohol can have serious safety and health consequences.
There are many long term consequences. Global warming, floods etc are some of the examples.
Complex, for starters. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, intoxicant, analgesic and poison. Yes, alcohol is a drug. The question should be, What type of drug is it? A link to a site that addresses these questions can be found below under the heading of Related links.
One of the long term consequences of being convicted of communism was not being able to get work. Lots of people were out of the job because of this
There are many! Liver, pancreas, stomach, esophagus, intestines, brain are all affected negatively by long term alcohol abuse. Cirrhosis of the liver comes after long term abuse. Pancreatitis and esophageal bleeds can occur too. Diabetes is not uncommon in long term alcohol abuse patients. Many who abuse alcohol long term can have withdrawal symptoms that can include the "shakes" or DT's (Delerium Tremens) and seizures. Long term abuse can lead to severe malnutrition and there is a host of consequences from that. When one abuses alcohol long term it can sometimes lead to an unsavory lifestyle which can allow other diseases to manifest like hepatitis and high blood pressure. Don't forget the changes in a persons emotional, mental and spiritual state. But those are not "physical" affects.......
There are none.
heavy fines jail term and a criminal record
Short term can cause personal problems. Long term can cause global warming.