Lesson 3: Addiction And Physical Health - Slide 6
Effects Of Alcohol Abuse On The Brain And Nervous System
Alcohol damages the brain resulting in:
- Poor memory and problem solving skills
- Confusion and dementia
Alcohol damages the whole nervous system resulting in:
- Loss of balance
- Impotence
- Numbness of the feet and hands
- Tremor and blindness
Notes:
NIDA InfoFacts: Science-Based Facts on Drug Abuse and Addiction