List the harmful effects caused by alcohol drug abuse.

Explanation

Effects of alcohol on the body parts :
Alcohol addiction or alcoholism : Regular consumption of alcohol leads to dependency on alcohol, which is known as alcoholism or alcohol addiction. Alcohol addiction in modem days is mainly due to many social, psychological and physical problems.
Effect of alcohol on the nervous system : Alcohol has direct effect on brain and leads to * dis co-ordination of movement, dementia, and partial loss of memory (amnesia). During this period, the person is unable to remember anything. There is a loss of moral sense and indulgence in antisocial behaviour and loss of body balance.
Effect on the stomach : Alcohol stimulates excessive secretion of gastric juice which may lead to inflammatioaof gastric mucosa and also leads to hyperacidity and ulcer. It also affects food intake and digestion. It may lead to loss of appetite (hunger), indigestion, vomiting and diarrhea.
Effect on the liver : Excessive consumption of alcohol affects the normal functioning of liver. It includes fibrosis. (Formation of fibrous tissue on liver) and cirrhosis (degeneration of liver tissue). It can also lead to jaundice.
Effect on the kidney: It affects the normal functioning of kidney and leads to kidney failure.
Effect on the foetus : Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy, affects the normal growth and development of foetus and leads to congenital defects such as heart diseases, abnormal limb development, etc.
In addition to all these bodily effects, it also affects the social life i.e. family in particular and society in general.