Alcohol
Chemically, alcohol is defined as organic compounds that contain hydroxyl groups that carry the chemical symbol (-OH). Alcohol is commonly defined as a toxic substance found in spirits that include beer, wine, and distilled liquor. These chemicals are chemically known as ethanol containing two atoms Of carbon and one hydroxyl group, and alcohol is toxic because of its ability to dissolve fat, as it works to dissolve the fat in the membranes of cells, which destroys the structure of cells and works to kill, And it is effective in sterilization. Ethanol is less toxic than other alcohol, and when it is sufficiently diluted it causes effects on the brain so that some people want to get it, but it must be known that alcohol intake, whatever its quantity and concentration, can not be safe. Completely and without risk.
Consequences of drinking alcohol
####Short-term consequences
Drinking alcohol causes loss of concentration and the ability to judge and act on situations, it affects vision, affects memory, and may cause fainting. Drinking alcohol also has many consequences, and some of its short-term consequences affect people Who drink it, as it affects others who do not drink:
- Alcohol is responsible for one-third of emergency cases.
- Responsible for half of the murders.
- Responsible for half of domestic violence cases.
- Responsible for half of traffic fatalities.
- Responsible for half of fire deaths.
Long-term consequences
Scientific research has found that drinking alcohol is associated with more than 60 diseases, and it has many effects on the body, which have not yet been fully discovered. When the amount of alcohol consumed is large or the period between ingestion is short, The risk of dying from all causes is greater in people who drink heavily, especially people under the age of 35, and the long-term health problems caused by drinking alcohol are as follows:
- Increased risk of arthritis.
- Drinking alcohol can cause anemia.
- High risk of cancer due to alcohol conversion in the body Acetaldehyde It increases the risk of liver cancer Pancreas, rectum and breast.
- It also increases the risk of oral, larynx, pharyngeal, and esophageal cancer, and it interacts with smoking to increase risk in these types of cancer more.