ALCOHOL AND THE NERVOUS

SYSTEM.
One of the most commonly abused drugs in the
world today is alcohol too called ethanol.
All alcohol related are accidents, disease, and
criminal behavior.
 LOSS OF INHIBITIONS.
When alcohol is ingested, it quickly enters the
bloodstream from the stomach and small intestine and
is carried to every part of the body. When alcohol
reaches the brain, it interferes with specific
neurotransmitter systems in the thought and motor
areas of the cerebral cortex
LONG TERM EFFECTS.
Studies have shown that heavy consumption of alcohol
caused accelerated death of brain cells and a gradual,
permanent decline in brain functions; nervous disorders
such as visual disturbances, tremors, and neuritis
ALCOHOL RELATED ACCIDENTS.

Alcohol impairs judgments and the ability to reason, a driver who

has consumed a small amount of alcohol is deceived by a false
sense of confidence into thinking he has the ability to drive
safely; however, his reaction time is slower, his vision is affected,
and he often drives foolishly or aggressively, taking risks that he
would never take if he were sober.