Abstract

The aim of this paper is to review the harms of alcohol consumption on first-hand users, and relations. Alcohol affects all parts of the body leading to several effects and harms on users and non-users. Alcohol affects mental health, and impairs judgement and concentration; infact, long-term use of alcohol can damage the brain and nerves of humans. Lungs infection is increased by alcohol, while heart is hurt by alcohol. Liver can be damage by alcohol use, pancreas is affected by pancreatitis, stomach and oesophagus are also victims of alcoholism. Alcohol can cause cancer on intestines, injury on bones and muscles, and cancer of breasts. Alcoholism causes unwanted sexual behaviors and can affect reproductive health. There are diverse array of measures to be taken to control the harms of alcohol, including: leadership commitment, legislation, healthcare services improvement for users, creation of awareness among the public, and community actions

Keywords

alcohol, alcoholism, cancer, liver, hepatitis, HIV, anxiety, miscarriage, still birth