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"Alcohol: Complications of Problem Drinking." //Drugs, Alcohol, and Tobacco: Learning about Addictive Behavior//. Ed. Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt. Vol. 1. New York: Macmillan Reference USA, 2003. 36-42. //Gale Virtual Reference Library//. Web. 26 Oct. 2011. **BOOK SOURCE (GALE DATABASE)**

There isn't any organ, that alcohol does not damage. Alcohol can be poisonous directly to the liver. The number of deaths from liver damage, is very high. Your liver becomes inflamed from the damage of the alcohol. You can also have alcohol hepatitis from it. Once a liver becomes cirrhosis, the liver can never be normal again. This can be very fatal. Alcohol is associated with many mental disorders. Alcoholics are 21 times more likely to fulfill the criteria for diagnosing antisocial personality disorder. Alcohol can also cause depression. Heavy drinkers are more likely to become depressed then people who do not abuse alcohol. This was involved with 50 percent completed suicides. Chronic alcoholism can cause delirium and dementia. When alcohol is consumed daily, for a long time , it begins to destroy brain cells. Delirium is when you have a on-and-off-again feeling of being confused, forgetful, and "out of it". Dementia is when a person has no control of his or her behavior, thoughts, and ability to remember, understand, and learn. Blood alcohol concentration effects hand-eye coordination, and decision making. Intoxication cause risk-taking and dangerous behaviors. It also affects digestion.

"Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse: Signs, Symptoms, and Help for Drinking Problems." //Helpguide.org: Expert, Ad-free Articles Help Empower You with Knowledge, Support & Hope.// Web. 26 Oct. 2011. .
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Signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse.
 * Repeatedly neglecting your responsibilities at home or work, because of your addiction.
 * Using alcohol in situations where it's physically dangerous.
 * Experiencing legal problems on account of your drinking.
 * Continuing to drink even though its causing problems with you relationships.
 * Drinking as a way to relax or distress.

"Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Facts, Effects, Symptoms, Signs, Treatment and Diagnosis by MedicineNet.com." Web. 27 Oct. 2011. .
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 * Almost 2,000 people under 21, die each year in car crashes, which underage drinking is involved.
 * Signs of alcoholism are the smell of alcohol on the breath or skin, glazed or bloodshot red eyes.
 * Makes people very abusive.
 * Teenagers who consume alcohol excessively have been found to be at risk for abnormal organ development as the possible result of the hormonal abnormalities caused by alcohol.
 * Drinking in excess can lead to the use of other drugs, like marijuana , cocaine , or heroin.

Asenjo, Bill, and Teresa G. Odle. "Alcoholism." //The Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine//. 3rd ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2006. 102-106. //Gale Virtual Reference Library//. Web. 27 Oct. 2011.
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 * An estimated 30-40% of all men in their teens and twenties have experienced alcoholic blackout, which occurs when drinking a large quantity of alcohol results in the loss of memory of the time surrounding the episode of drinking.
 * Numbness and tingling may occur in the arms and legs.
 * Alcohol causes loosening of the muscular ring that prevents the stomach's contents from re-entering the esophagus.
 * The acid from the stomach flows backward into the esophagus, burning those tissues , and causing pain and bleeding.
 * Heavy drinking results in an increase in heart size, weakening of the heart muscle , abnormal heart rhythms , a risk of blood clots forming within the chambers of the heart, and a greatly increased risk of stroke.

"Alcoholism." //The Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders//. Ed. Laurie J. Fundukian. 3rd ed. Vol. 1. Detroit: Gale, 2010. 60-66. //Gale Virtual Reference Library//. Web. 27 Oct. 2011. **GALE DATABASE** > >
 * Regular consumption of large amounts of alcohol can cause irreversible damage to a number of the body’s organ systems, including the cardiovascular system, the digestive tract, the central nervous system, and the peripheral nervous system.
 * Alcohol problems are highest in the 18–29 age group and lowest among adults aged 65 and older.
 * Its emergence in an individual’s life is affected by a number of variables ranging from age, weight, sex, and ethnic background to his or her family history, peer group, occupation, religious preference, and many other categories.
 * Binge drinkers. This type of drinker uses alcohol in an out–of–control fashion at regular intervals. The binges may be planned in advance. This pattern is a growing problem on many college campuses.
 * Social drinkers. Individuals who use alcohol in minimal to moderate amounts to enhance meals or other social activities. They do not drink alone.