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Even if you do not suffer from a full blown alcohol addiction and do not at present require alcohol rehab treatment, your body can still suffer from the negative effects of drinking too much. Even if you only drink on weekends, your organs can suffer the negative consequences. You are doing your physical body, not to mention your mental state, a terrible disservice by drinking too much.

Here are a few health problems that can result from an alcoholic disorder or a “well on its way to becoming” alcohol addiction:

Inflammation of the Liver

One of the most common physical symptoms of too much drinking is inflammation of the liver. This can make itself known through repeated urinary tract infections, yellowing of the eyeballs, yellow skin and yellow teeth. Liver inflammation that goes undiagnosed and untreated can lead to cirrhosis of the liver, which is an even more serious medical problem.

Liver Cirrhosis

Excessive drinking over a long period of time can lead to cirrhosis of the liver which essentially means that the tissues that make up the liver, as well as the walls of the liver have been seriously and irreversibly damaged. A person who suffers from cirrhosis of the liver needs medical assistance as well as the help of alcohol rehab. Someone who suffers from this health condition will tire easily, to the point of total exhaustion on some days. Nausea is another common attribute of liver cirrhosis, as is a lack of appetite and in some cases, loss of libido.

Malnutrition

Malnutrition can be seen in varying degrees amongst those who consume too much alcohol. Many heavy drinkers experience nutrient deficiencies and seldom eat healthy or heartily. The two most common results that stem from malnutrition are excessive tiredness and a loss of weight.

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is extremely common among those who suffer from an alcohol addiction or who drink to extremes too often. This is because consuming large amounts of alcohol raises the triglyceride level in the blood. High blood pressure can lead to other serious health concerns such as heart attacks and strokes.

Insomnia
The normal course of sleep can often be disrupted for those who drink a lot and drink often. Even if you only drink heavily occasionally, you might experience insomnia for up to a week afterwards.

Erectile Dysfunction

A man who drinks too much can discover that it will impact his sexual performance in a negative manner. Sexual dysfunction can be a consequence of heavy drinking and/or a developing addiction to alcohol as can a problem with getting and keeping an erection during sexual activity.