Question

Explain the short-term and long-term effects that alcohol can have on the cardiovascular system and describe two preventative measures people could take if they want to avoid these affects

Answer 1

Short term effects

-          Mild mood changes t complete loss of coordination, vision, balance, speech

-          Impair brain function

Long term effects

-          It can increase the risk of certain cancers

-          Can cause damage to the liver, brain and other organs

Preventive measures

-          Abstinence

-          Detoxification

-          Rehabilitation

-          Maintenance of sobriety