What are the consequences of getting drunk?

Answer 1

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There are alot of consequences of being and getting drunk. Not only can you suffer server stomach pains, dizziness, vomiting, and horrible headaches but you also cause alot of long term problems to your body.
If the memory is also affected at this point you may not even remember what you did and that may be even more embarrassing when other people remind you or can have implications in terms of not getting the support you need such as advice on sexual health.

When a person’s ability to reason and use logic is affected they may also react inappropriately in certain situations or in response to environment cues. For example if someone bumps into them and spills their drink that person might normally just accept an apology and walk away. Whereas if they have been drinking they may think that the person has done it on purpose or may think an apology is not enough. Although it has not been proven that alcohol leads to an increase in violent or aggressive behaviour, the number of instances where it is involved with domestic violence, child abuse and aggressive / violent crimes proves it is an important contributing factor.

People often report using alcohol as a self-medication aid to help them to sleep but in actual fact it can often be the cause of long-term fatigue and sleep problems (insomnia). Although alcohol does make you tired and, if consumed in excess causes people to pass out, it actually disrupts natural, restful sleep. People who use alcohol regularly actually report problems with getting to sleep at night or find they wake up early in the morning and are unable to get back to sleep.

If a person drinks enough alcohol for their co-ordination and movement to be affected they may be at risk of accidentally injuring or even killing themselves, 20% of acute hospital admissions involve alcohol as a factor. Accident and Emergency departments deal with a massive increase in the number of patients with cuts, bruises, breaks, sprains and concussions over the weekend. For some their injuries are more serious and may result in lasting damage and in some cases death.

When someone reaches the stage where his or her basic functions start to be affected they should be supervised and may even require medical assistance. If someone vomits whilst they are unconscious, because the alcohol dulls their reflexes they will not automatically cough to clear the obstruction it causes in their throat, this leaves them at risk of inhaling their vomit and suffocating on it. Also if a person consumes a lot of alcohol in a short period of time they may be at risk of alcohol poisoning.

Drinking should be in moderation and with caution. Minors should not consume alcohol either. Drinking and being drunk can seriously damage organ function including, but not limited to the liver. Be responsible! When you are drunk you not only put yourself at risk but also others. Never drink and drive!

True Story---This happened in 2003 about 30 miles from where I live~ A car load of High School Chearleaders were pulling out onto the highway after a big game when they were suddenly hurled into the air by being hit by a drunk driver. All 4 girls were killed and the drunk driver was hospitalized. When the boy came back into conscioulsness in the hospital he not only realized that he had a wreck but also that the vehicle he hit and the girls he killed were his younger sister, his girlfiend, and two of their friends. He was thrown in jail and now suffers the huge consequence of his actions.

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Answer 2

Hangovers. Vomiting. Increased risk of liver, throat, and esophageal cancer. Liver damage. Headaches. Random bruises (if you're fall-down drunk). Lowered ability to make decisions, which can lead to drunk driving. Possible trouble with parents (if not of age).

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Life, and health classes

Answer 3

Also, lowered inhibitions. It can be scary to wake up the next day wondering either what you did (and with who) or even who saw you doing what, etc. Embarrassing stories fly faster than Superman. Other things you may regret can last a lot longer than a rumor (say 9 months to 18 years).

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Friend with bad judgement.

Answer 4

Wow..what a good question. Many times people don't realize that there are consequences. Some things that come to mind are: making a fool out of yourself and ending up on YouTube forever (or never hearing the end of it from your friends); doing something really stupid that not only may hurt you but destroy other's lives; getting sick all over somebody else or somebody's car (missing the porcelein part); getting a hangover that causes you to miss work, are a few I can think of right off the bat.
Of course, if you stay at home and don't go out in public, the only consequence may be a hang-over. I, when I drink, get extremely silly and sing.
Some things may stay with you forever. Maybe getting drunk is cool...but I prefer to moderate my drinking so that I really can live another day (and other's too). I know...corny but true

Answer 5

headaches from hell, blowing money constantly on alcohol, making poor choices, vomiting, not remembering what you're saying or doing at times, passing out in the weirdest places, feeling lethargic in the morning and becoming addicted and not being able to stop.

Answer 6

short term memory loss, possible black out, terrible feeling the next day, possible going to jail if you drive, slurred speech, reduced motor skills, decreased hand eye coordination. Bottom line is, its not worth it.

Answer 7

ummmmm unwanted pregnancy?
std s???

waking up with someone you thought was scary at the beginning of the night??

Answer 8

Making an *** out of yourself at parties.