And Other Drugs Alcohol promotes water loss.
Alcohol depresses production of the antidiuretic hormone.
Increases urination, which increases loss of body fluid increases thirst. Water loss caused by alcohol consumption involves the additional loss of important minerals such as magnesium, potassium, calcium and zinc. These are vital to the maintenance of fluid balance and to nerve and muscle action and coordination. Alcohol interferes with the metabolism of fat and glucose. Fats and glucose are diverted into making body fat which accumulates in the liver cells.