A person who is addicted to alcohol is also know as an alcoholic. Many people who do not drink wonder why an alcoholic can not just use will power to stop drinking. Well to an alcoholic the alcohol is as important as food or water is. Some alcoholics can recover on their own, but majority of them need assistance and through that they can rebuild their life. Mothers who drink during pregnancy may give birth to an infant with fetal alcohol syndrome. These infants may suffer from mental retardation or other physical abnormalities. No amount of alcohol is safe for a pregnant women. Also research shows that kids who have parents who are alcoholics are at a greater risk than other children to become alcoholics themselves. So what makes a person want to drink? Many people think that by drinking all their problems are going to go away, while others think that drinking will make them happy. In reality the problems are still going to be there when you sober up, and alcohol is a depressant and so it wont make you feel happy but instead it will make you feel drowsy and down.When a person drinks alcohol, the alcohol is absorbed by the stomach, enters the bloodstream, and goes to all the tissues.

            The effects of alcohol are dependent on a variety of factors, including a person's size, weight, age, and sex, as well as the amount of food and alcohol consumed. The disinhibiting effect of alcohol is one of the main reasons it is used in so many social situations. Other effects of moderate alcohol intake include dizziness and talkativeness; the immediate effects of a larger amount of alcohol include slurred speech, disturbed sleep, nausea, and vomiting. Alcohol, even at low doses, significantly impairs the judgment and coordination required to drive a car safely. Low to moderate doses of alcohol can also increase the incidence of a variety of aggressive acts, including domestic violence and child abuse. Hangovers are another possible effect after large amounts of alcohol are consumed; a hangover consists of headache, nausea, thirst, dizziness, and fatigue.Long term effects due to the excessive use of alcohol will lead to damage to vital organs such as the brain and liver.

           If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol addiction please do not put off  getting help contact a professional now to receive the proper help before it's to late. Call us at 1-800-468-6933 to speak to a counselor. Someone is available 24 hours a day to take your calls.