How long does it take for permanent liver damage to take affect from alcoholism?
Know… the effects of alcohol Many people enjoy a drink without any problems. But binge drinking or drinking heavily over longer periods of time can have very serious consequences. Alcohol misuse not only harms the individual but is damaging to relationships and society in general in terms of violence and crime, accidents and drink driving. In Northern Ireland, the number of alcohol-related deaths has more than doubled since 1994. The most recent figures show: * there were 283 deaths recorded as alcohol-related; * there were over 8,000 alcohol-related admissions to hospitals in Northern Ireland. Long-term effects As well as the recognised immediate effects of drinking too much, like nausea/vomitting, binge drinking and prolonged heavy drinking over longer periods of time can affect you in many different ways. Brain damage Binge drinking can cause blackouts, memory loss and anxiety. Long-term drinking can result in permanent brain damage, serious mental health problems and alcohol depend
