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While alcoholism itself isn't exactly a neurological disorder, having excess amounts of alcohol in the body can produce a range of effects on the nerves and muscle cells that could easily be classified as neurologic disease.
This is not to antagonize alcohol since it is often consumed as a social beverage. However, at high levels, this chemical is considered poisonous and brings on several devastating effects to the body. This is why drinking moderately is the general advice.
Studies have proven that alcohol can cause a lot of damage to the brain, especially among teenagers. It is even more devastating for the latter since they are still developing their brains, and alcohol can hinder the brain's growth. Early heavy drinking is more dangerous at this stage in life than during adulthood.
Intoxication is easily the first effect of drinking alcohol. However, it could get worse. You can get a lot more from it like dehydration, blackouts, headaches, memory loss, seizures, and even death in worst case scenarios. There’s also the matter of long term and irreversible damages the nervous system as well as other organs like the liver.
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Once the effects of alcohol reach neurologic levels, damaging nerve cells becomes a real possibility, especially among women.
For teenagers, not only are the risks for neurologic diseases heightened, but alcoholism may also set in this early as the chemical is an addictive substance that triggers the body’s dependency.
For prevention, avoiding alcohol is always the best solution. However, if someone has already developed a drinking habit, early intervention by doctors or family and friends can help damaging neurological effects.
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