Alcoholism

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exposure to drinking parents.
Next, the effects of alcohol on the human body depend on the amount of alcohol in the blood. The higher the alcohol content of the beverage, the more alcohol will enter the bloodstream. The amount and type of food in the stomach also affect the absorption rate; drinking when the stomach is filled is less intoxicating, because foods delay alcohol absorption rate. Studies indicate that sex is a factor. Excessive drinking that may range from five to thirty years has an effect on the organ systems. The parts of the body most affected by heavy drinking are the digestive and nervous systems. Digestive system disorders that may be related to heavy drinking include cancer of the mouth, throat, and esophagus, gastritis, ulcers, cirrhosis of the liver, and inflammation of the pancreas.
Finally, because is a chronic condition, hospitalization is only a first step toward recovery. Many alcoholics go through several brief hospitalizations for detoxification before ...

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