ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Chronic consumption of a large amount of alcohol disrupts the communication between nervous, endocrine and immune system and causes hormonal disturbances that lead to profound and serious consequences at physiological and behavioral levels.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some factors that affect endocrine organs include puberty, aging, pregnancy, the environment, genetics and certain diseases and medications, including naturopathic medicine, herbal supplements, and prescription medicines such as opioids or steroids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Organs known to be damaged by long-term alcohol misuse include the brain and nervous system, heart, liver and pancreas. Heavy drinking can also increase your blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels, both of which are major risk factors for heart attacks and strokes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Men have higher rates of alcohol-related hospitalizations than women. More than three-quarters of deaths from excessive drinking are among males, totaling more than 97, 000 deaths each year in the U.S.