What are the Physical Effects of Alcoholism?

The physical health risks of alcoholism include:

• Delirium tremens
• Cirrhosis of the liver
• Heart muscle damage (cardiomyopathy)
• High blood pressure
• Cerebral haemorrhage (stroke)
• Coronary heart disease

The psychiatric risks include:

• Depression
• Suicidal feelings
• Personality deterioration
• Sexual performance problems
• Dementia and mental impairments
• Hallucination
• Memory loss

Alcoholism affects not only physical and mental health, but all aspects of life: relationships, careers, finances, law-abiding behaviour and leisure time activities. Alcohol abuse may also affect personal safety, as impaired judgement may lead the sufferer into dangerous situations they would normally avoid.

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