Alcohol Effects on the Nervous System

There are many drawbacks to consuming alcohol. One of these
is that the consumption of alcohol has adverse effects on the nervous system.
It is important to understand how the use of alcohol affects your body. If you
are working towards remaining sober, recognizing the negative effects of
alcohol on the nervous system can help you stay on the right track to sobriety.

What is the Nervous System?

The nervous system is made up of the peripheral nervous
system and the central nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is made up
of nerves (neurons) that form a network in order to carry information to and
from certain parts of your body, such as the neck, legs, arms, and internal
organs.

The central nervous system controls your motor function,
takes in information through your senses, and controls your emotions. It also
controls your ability to think, reason, and understand.

How Does Alcohol Effect the Nervous System?

Since alcohol acts as a depressant, it has the effect of slowing down your nervous system. The amount of alcohol you consume tends to impact the degree to which your nervous system slows down. How quickly you consume alcohol also has an effect on the slowing down of your nervous system.

Some of the other effects of alcohol that people tend to
experience that are related to the nervous system include altered speech,
slowed down reaction time, impaired vision, dulled hearing, weak muscles, and a
foggy memory. It is evident through many years of research that alcohol has
many adverse effects on the nervous system. Avoiding these effects is one of
the many benefits of sobriety.

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Written by

Paul Gardner

Paul Gardner is Co-founder and Managing Director of Tharros House, and interfaces with clients and families on a daily basis. Read more →