All of us differ from one another. Substances that we take in, such as alcohol, may also affect us differently. Some people may experience high tolerance, while some may have difficulty with the control of its effects. People having problems with the control of its consumption seeks help from facilities such as alcohol rehab Brisbane. They aim to avoid entirely and abstain from the intake of alcohol.
Alcoholic drinks also differ from one another; some have higher alcohol content from another, and some come from a different fermentation process. Before we go through the effects of alcohol, let’s review the amount of alcohol that drinks contain.
Beer– typically contains around 5-10 percent alcohol.
Malt Liquor– ranges from 7-15 percent alcohol content.
Wine (Both Red and White)- twelve to twenty percent alcohol.
Spirits (Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Whiskey, Etc.)- forty percent alcohol.
BAC or Blood Alcohol Content
It is the determination of how much alcohol has entered a body’s bloodstream. By this, we can also expect what effects it may cause to our CNS or Central Nervous System. Many people who have built up their tolerance to alcohol may be able to withstand higher BAC than those who rarely take in the substance.
What are the side effects of alcohol depending on BAC?
0.033-0.12 Percent
Mood improvement, decreased anxiety, higher self-confidence, flushing or redness of the face, reduce coordination of fine motor skills, shorter attention span, and impairment of judgement. These effects can be short term, and the person may be able to recover quickly.
0.09-0.25 Percent
A decrease in consciousness, memory loss, lack of comprehension, delayed motor reaction, impairment in sensation, blurring of vision, balance problems, and unsteady gait.
0.25-0.40 Percent
Loss of consciousness, Temporary amnesia (during the events while intoxicated), urine incontinence, decreased heart and respiratory rate, Increase in nausea and further vomiting, and staggering gait.
0.35-0.80 Percent
Comatose, life-threatening and severe respiratory and cardiac depression, lack of pupillary response to stimuli and light, and death.
Other than that of it’s effect to the Central Nervous System, it may also lead to multi-organ failure, which affects the following:
Liver: alcohol overwhelms the metabolism of the nutrients in our bodies, and this may lead to a fatty liver. Obesity may then follow after due to the indigestion of fats in our body. This may also lead to Diabetes type 2. Also, alcohol may cause hepatitis, fibrosis, and cirrhosis.
Pancreas: Alcohol may cause swelling of the vessels supplying oxygenated blood to the pancreas. This increases the chances of a person to develop pancreatic cancer. Alcohol also affects the digestive process of the pancreas, which may lead to an abnormally high or low secretion of insulin and may cause diabetes.
