Funny as it may seem going out with friends for heavy drinking sessions, questions have to be asked about the long-term affects of heavy alcohol consumption. Sensible drinking within the limits recommended by the Department of Health can indeed contribute to a healthy social life and is unlikely to do any harm. However, excess alcohol can lead to health problems including depression, liver cirrhosis, and heart failure. Therefore for health reasons, women are recommended to drink no more than two to three units of alcohol per day and men no more than three to four units of alcohol per day, with two drink-free days per week for both men and women. If the amount you drink each day or week is greater than these recommended levels, it is advisable to cut down.
Alcoholics have a high tolerance for alcohol.
If no alcohol is consumed the sufferer experiences withdrawal symptoms which may include shaking, sweating and nausea. Alcoholics will often drink in the morning in order to avoid experiencing withdrawal symptoms. It is very hard to judge your own drinking patterns. Click here to try it out and find out whether you should think about changing your habits. If you do have a drink problem remember that you are not alone, there are some excellent support groups where you can seek help.