Know the Effects
There are several short-term and long-term effects of excessive alcohol use. One might be most aware of an individual under the influence by observing one of the following immediate side effects:
- Difficulty walking
- Blurred vision
- Slurred speech
- Slowed reaction time
- Impaired memory
The long-term health effects may not be as noticeable, but are extremely detrimental to a person’s health. Those health effects include: (Roll over for detail)

Among these health effects, dependence on alcohol may also cause pancreatitis, insulin resistance, diabetes, gastritis and in extreme cases, alcohol poisoning and death.
Health effects are not the only issue concerning alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. Alcohol substance abuse also has negative societal impacts. Including:
- DUI
- Trauma/abuse
- Violence
- Unwanted or unplanned pregnancies
- STD contraction
- Substance dependence
- Vehicular/Motor accidents
- Economic costs: health care costs, lost productivity, crime and social welfare administration