Binge Drinking: Risks, Effects & Long-Term Consequences
Short-Term Effects
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, blurred vision, impaired coordination, slurred speech, confusion, memory loss, unconsciousness, alcohol poisoning (fatal).
Long-Term Effects
- Liver damage (cirrhosis), heart disease, stroke, cancer (breast, colon, liver), brain/nervous system damage, cognitive impairment, mental health issues (depression, anxiety, alcohol use disorder), relationship and financial problems.
Binge drinking also increases injury, accident, and violence risk.
Resources: doctor, mental health professional, trusted person, support groups (AA, SMART Recovery).
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