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