Hospitality: Responsible Service of Alcoholic Beverages
Responsible Service of Alcohol The Negative Effects of Alcohol On the Body Having a glass does n ot change overall negative effects on health. However, it slows down the cumulative effects which add up. Digestive and endocrine glands : Drinking too much alcohol can cause abnormal activation of digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas . A buildup of these enzymes can lead to inflammation known as pancreatitis . Pancreatitis can become a long-term condition and c ause serious complications . Inflammatory damage : The liver is an organ that helps break down and remove harmful substances from your body, including alcohol. Long-term alcohol use interferes with this process. It also increases your risk for chronic liver inflammation and liver disease. The is known as cirrhosis . The formation of scar tissue destroys the liver functions to remove toxic substances from your body. Women with a lcohol-related liver disease: Women are at higher risk of developing alcoholic li