Alcohol reaches the brain within minutes. Alcohol keeps passing through the brain until the liver has had time to oxidize it. The flow of oxygen to the brain is reduced. Fuzzy thinking, staggering,and confused speech results. Increased amounts of alcohol can cause brain damage, unconsciousness or death.
Eye muscles relax, making it difficult to focus.
The result can be blurred vision. In large amounts, alcohol can reduce the ability to see to the right and left. 0ne-half ounce of alcohol an hour is oxidized. Until the liver has time to oxidize all the alcohol, it keeps passing through all parts of the body. Over a period of time the liver becomes swollen and tender,which can keep the liver from working properly and bring on diseases that can kill.