Quit Drinking And Overcome Alcoholism » alcoholism effects http://addictvoice.com Help and advice for alcoholics and their families Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:17:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 Alcoholism effects and long term damage http://addictvoice.com/alcoholism-effects-and-long-term-damage/ http://addictvoice.com/alcoholism-effects-and-long-term-damage/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:09:29 +0000 admin http://addictvoice.com/?p=741 Brain imaging studies have demonstrated that many years of alcohol abuse can actually shrink the parts of the brain responsible forl learning and memory. The cortex of the frontal lobe is the area which is affected and this manifests itself in short term memory loss.

Any alcoholic who consumes large amounts of alcohol over a long period of time is in danger of getting alcohol related brain damage. How considerable the harm is depends upon the body of the alcoholic, the type and quantity of alcohol consumed, and the alcoholic’s diet

Brain damage can also be exacerbated by the nutritional deficiencies related to drinking. Malnutrition is frequently the outcome of unrestrained drinking and can affect the brain. Critical areas of the brain are injured due to vitamin deficiencies in particular, thiamine. Alcohol creates raised toxicity levels in the bodyand harms not only the brain, but also the liver, pancreas and kidneys.

The central nervous system is also affected by alcohol abuse.

If action is taken in the early stages ofalcoholism much of the damage can be reversible. Maybe even it will go away completely. The chance of recovery is greatly increased by giving up drinking completely, keeping a healthy diet and taking vitamins, especially vitamin B1 and thiamine. Liver functions can even be repaired with a little known vitamin called milk thistle.

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