Is excessive drinking REALLY that bad for you?

Question

If yes, then why?

Answer 1

it can kill you. it can bring on alcohol poisoning and literally kill you. it's happened many times; when people have, on a dare or foolishness they've drank an entire bottle of hard alcohol and went into a coma and died from it. the body could not process the alcohol fast enough and they died.

and excessive means more than you should have, it is bad for you.

Answer 2

Yes.

Cirrhosis.

The liver has to filter all of the alcohol out of your body.

But there's only so much that your liver can take. Eventually it could lead to the breakdown of you liver into a puddle of pudding. Which, in case you can't tell, is a very bad thing.

Also, alcohol disrupts the messages of neurons and nerve cells throughout your body, and sometimes these neurons can become permanently damaged. The chances of this happening increases with more alcohol.

Answer 3

Yes.  Why?  Read on...

    Excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, including but not limited to

        * Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells), pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and esophagus, high blood pressure, and psychological disorders.

        * Unintentional injuries such as motor-vehicle traffic crashes, falls, drowning, burns and firearm injuries.

        * Violence such as child maltreatment, homicide and suicide increase.

        * Harm to a developing fetus if a woman drinks while pregnant.

        * Alcohol abuse or dependence.

Answer 4

its only bad when your liver falls out or you fall off the stairs and bust your grille.   or when you hit  parked car or fall on your butt when you're trying to walk.. no -- its not bad till something bad happens.. did i tell you it ruins your skin and hair not to mention the killer

"gin-blossom" you'll have for a nose.??.. nope .. i see nothing wrong with it ..   where were you in school when they talked about this stuff.. its alcohol.. your system is not designed for that abuse..  so if you're gonna drink, dont go retarded..

Answer 5

well i use to think drinking was bad... so i just gave up thinking ... I drink a bottle of wine every night oh my goodness i hope thats not excessive.. it feels super duper good and helps me sleep..

Answer 6

nope, drink all you want and as fast as you can.

Answer 7

Yes, Cirrhosis is one reason. Elevated blood cholesterol and a lack of vitamins is another. In moderation, alcohol can be quite healthy and relaxing; aiding in digestion, cleaning the blood, relaxing the body and mind and even benefits to the skin. But too much can kill you.

Answer 8

yes...b/c eventually it will lead to liver failure and cirrohosis...but I say you have to go sometime...so why not enjoy yourself...