Work problems caused by alcohol are estimated to cost industries billions each year. Alcohol may reduce your ability to perform sexually. Financial problems are caused or made worse by heavy drinking. Alcohol can effect the condition of skin and hair and the high calorie content of alcoholic drinks can lead to weight gain. Dependence People who drink heavily may become dependant on alcohol.
Dependence can be psychological or physical, or both.
The body gets used to functioning with alcohol present. Psychologically dependent on alcohol is when drinking becomes much more important than other activities. If a physically dependent person suddenly stops drinking they will have withdrawal symptoms because their body has to readjust to functioning without alcohol. Withdrawal symptoms include loss of appetite, nausea, inability to sleep, irritability, confusion, tremors and sweating. In severe cases withdrawal may cause convulsions, cramps, vomiting, delusions, hallucinations and, even, death due to seizures.