The Alcoholic Killer
“Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy.” Quote taken from Frank Sinatra, relates to how alcohol could be the downfall of a person, but at the same time, we continue to drink alcohol regardless of the negative effects. Alcohol consumption in America has been increasing in recent years. For this reason, this essay has the sole purpose of displaying the increased alcohol consumption. As well as revealing a new group of drinkers in America. This essay will also serve as a reminder of the negatives of alcohol consumption, and if possible, discover any possible positives attributed from alcoholic consumption.
Alcoholic consumption has always been at a steady pace in America. According to a Gallup …show more content…
The contribution from injuries and deaths is due to the short term and long term effects that alcohol inhibits on a person. Short term effects that cause slight complications for people include headaches, vomiting and diarrhea; while more serious short term effects that can cause injuries and deaths would be from blurred vision, impaired judgement and decreased perception and coordination (drugfree). The short term effects can lead to risky behaviors and actions that can harm the person, as well as nearby others. Although these issues are short term, and with responsibility, people can somewhat avoid these issues. On the other hand, long term effects are serious issues, that usually end up as internal damages in the body. The long term effects include liver disease, nerve damage, hypertension, stroke and heart disease. Other long term effects come from short term effects through the risky behaviors; this includes long term injuries such as sexual and physical injuries. (drugfree) These issues can vary between the type of person and the level of consumption, but if irresponsible, one must expect one of these issues and should prevent further consumption if inflicted with a short term effect, unless one is prepared for the possible long term
“Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy, but the Bible says love your enemy.” Quote taken from Frank Sinatra, relates to how alcohol could be the downfall of a person, but at the same time, we continue to drink alcohol regardless of the negative effects. Alcohol consumption in America has been increasing in recent years. For this reason, this essay has the sole purpose of displaying the increased alcohol consumption. As well as revealing a new group of drinkers in America. This essay will also serve as a reminder of the negatives of alcohol consumption, and if possible, discover any possible positives attributed from alcoholic consumption.
Alcoholic consumption has always been at a steady pace in America. According to a Gallup …show more content…
The contribution from injuries and deaths is due to the short term and long term effects that alcohol inhibits on a person. Short term effects that cause slight complications for people include headaches, vomiting and diarrhea; while more serious short term effects that can cause injuries and deaths would be from blurred vision, impaired judgement and decreased perception and coordination (drugfree). The short term effects can lead to risky behaviors and actions that can harm the person, as well as nearby others. Although these issues are short term, and with responsibility, people can somewhat avoid these issues. On the other hand, long term effects are serious issues, that usually end up as internal damages in the body. The long term effects include liver disease, nerve damage, hypertension, stroke and heart disease. Other long term effects come from short term effects through the risky behaviors; this includes long term injuries such as sexual and physical injuries. (drugfree) These issues can vary between the type of person and the level of consumption, but if irresponsible, one must expect one of these issues and should prevent further consumption if inflicted with a short term effect, unless one is prepared for the possible long term