Mention any 3 effects of alcohol in the during adolescence.

Explanation

(i)Alcohol interferes with the ability of the liver to break down fat. Over time fat accumulation and high levels of alcohol destroy the liver cells and a scar tissue grows in the place of dead cells. This scarring of the liver is called "Liver cirrhosis "
(ii)Alcohol irritates the stomach lining due to the production of excess acid leading to ulcers .
(iii)Excessive alcohol use weakens the heart muscle , causing scar tissue to build up in the cardiac muscle fibers. As a result , heavy drinkers have an increased risk of high blood pressure , stroke , coronary artery disease and heart attack.