What is the impact of alcohol on the body? Please give at least two impacts.

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Alcohol can have a serious
impact on many parts of the body, and one of the most important body parts affected by alcohol
is the brain. Alcohol's effect on the brain is clearly very damaging; this damage explains why
people often experience blurred vision, difficulty speaking, memory loss and other impairments
that reflect a powerful toxin engaging with delicate cells. The damage to the brain can be
short-term or long-term, depending on how often alcohol is consumed, how much, and how young the
consumer.

Alcohol also impacts the liver, another very important organ. The
liver has to break down the alcohol a person consumes, and this process can be very damaging to
liver cells. Also, alcohol is a toxin, and it can damage the intestine, so when alcohol is
ingested, it can cause toxic bacteria from the intestine to enter the liver. Acute liver disease
can take place over the course of a few months, while chronic liver disease can develop over
years.

Alcohol consumption is a deeply personal decision. Being informed
about the effects of alcohol is a great way to start that decision-making
process.