STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
PSYCHOACTIVE DRUGS
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alcohol
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heroin
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caffeine
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methamphetamine
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Detailed explanation-1: -Organs known to be damaged by long-term alcohol misuse include the brain and nervous system, heart, liver and pancreas.
Detailed explanation-2: -Alcohol can depress the central nervous system so much that it results in impairment such as slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions, and an inability to react quickly. Alcohol reduces an individual’s ability to think rationally, lessens inhibitions, and distorts judgment.
Detailed explanation-3: -Long-Term Effects of Alcohol on the Brain Long-term health risks of chronic alcohol use include heart, liver and digestion problems, cancer, immune system weakening as well as mood and sleep disturbances, and the development of other mental health problems, including depression and anxiety.