Watch Out For These 6 Effects of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
If drinking alcohol is in your plans, before you head to the nearest liquor store, you should know the possible effects of too much alcohol consumption.

A severe hangover is more than just feeling tipsy. It can also lead to dehydration, anxiety, and even liver damage. Alcohol is a diuretic and can cause you to urinate more often than usual. This makes it hard for your body to replenish its fluids, which may lead to dehydration.
If you are not careful, this could result in dizziness, nausea, and fatigue in the long run. So before you give in to the urge to guzzle down some hard liquor, beware of the effects of excessive alcohol consumption. We'll also discuss the possible solutions, so read the article till the end.
Vomiting

Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of alcohol poisoning. They can be caused by drinking too much in one sitting or over several hours.
In addition, an alcohol overdose can lead to dehydration and a loss of essential nutrients and fats from your body. You should avoid drinking alcohol if you have not eaten beforehand, as this will only worsen your stomach and overall health.
Drink a glass of water and eat some food. It will help settle your stomach and replenish the nutrients lost from vomiting. If this does not help, seek medical attention immediately.
Anxiety

While a little alcohol can help you unwind, too much can lead to panic attacks and high-stress levels, making you feel anxious. This is particularly true if you have a history of anxiety or depression.
Here's how.
Alcohol can impact Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels in your brain. While moderate drinking can increase GABA, heavy drinking can lead to a drop in GABA levels, causing you to panic and feel paranoid.
Hangover Headaches
Alcohol is a diuretic, which makes you urinate more than normal. As the alcohol leaves your system, it pulls water from your bloodstream and puts stress on your kidneys to filter out the excess fluid. Overconsumption of liquor can lead to dehydration and headaches when you wake up in the morning after a night of drinking.
Trouble Sleeping
Alcohol interferes with your body's ability to produce melatonin, an essential hormone that regulates sleep cycles. The diuretic effect of alcohol can also hamper your sleep, making your body work harder to metabolize it.
This increases urine output to flush the alcohol out of your system. So you will need to get up and go to the bathroom frequently in the middle of the night.
Bad Breath

Alcohol causes acetone levels in your body to rise, giving you bad morning breath after drinking. Acetone is a chemical naturally occurring in your mouth and digestive tract as a byproduct of metabolism.
Stinky breath can also indicate that your liver is struggling with processing alcohol.
Here are a few tips for getting rid of alcohol breath:
- Brush your teeth after drinking.
- Eat something before and while drinking.
- Drink a cup of coffee.
- Try chewing sugarless gum or mints to freshen your breath.
- Drink plenty of water to help flush the alcohol out of your system.
- Gargle with mouthwash.
- Eat a spoonful of peanut butter.
- Consider IV Therapy.
Drowsiness
Drinking and driving are strictly prohibited because of this reason. Alcohol impairs your brain's ability to function properly, leading to drowsiness.
This makes it likely that you will fall asleep behind the wheel or make poor driving decisions, such as failing to stop at a red light or speeding through an intersection.
Final Word
Try to drink in moderation and eat before you go out. It would help if you also drank plenty of water while drinking so that it doesn't dehydrate your body and make the hangover worse than it would have been otherwise.
I hope the above information was helpful. Good luck and take care!
If you have children, you may find this article about underage drinking helpful as well.
