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Friday, April 24, 2020
Many Americans enjoy a drink at the end of a hard day. A glass of wine or a cold beer isn’t a bad thing at all. What can be damaging both mentally and physically is if it’s more than a few drinks in the evening every day of the week. When drinking becomes a pattern that is necessary for survival, that’s when negative effects happen to the whole body.
To explain why drinking may not be the best option, the experts at SouthCoast Health are describing what too much alcohol can do to your body below.
Aside from experiencing intoxication and feelings of drunkenness, excessive drinking can also cause many issues for your body and your mind. Here are some of the short-term effects:
However, if excessive drinking becomes habitual, it can lead to even worse effects. Here’s what can happen to your body:
With alcohol, it’s always best in moderation. The above effects don’t mean you shouldn’t drink at all. We encourage everyone to make educated decisions on their habits and their health, especially in this stressful time.
If you have any more questions about what too much alcohol can do to your body below, click here to schedule an appointment with the experts at SouthCoast Health or give us a call at 912-691-3600.
Whether you are looking for a primary care doctor or a pediatrician, or another medical specialist, SouthCoast Health has you covered with its wide range of world-class healthcare services, available throughout the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry. Founded in 1996, SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 17 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hilton Head, Hinesville, and Statesboro. SouthCoast Health offers comprehensive medical services including: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Allergy and Asthma, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Eye Care, Imaging, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Neurology, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Surgery, Clinical Trial Research Studies, Diabetic Self-Management Training Sessions, Dietetic Counseling, Laboratory Services, Massage Therapy, Optical Shop, Pharmacy, and Urgent Care.
SouthCoast Health has 120 physicians and medical professionals in 18 locations in Savannah, Richmond Hill, Pooler, Rincon, Baxley, Hinesville, and Statesboro.
