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Alcohol and the Body
Age 17 · Health
Heavy drinking over many years can harm the liver, stomach, and heart and increase cancer risk. When a person stops drinking, the body can begin to repair itself.
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In the picture
- Liver: dark cracked patches after long-term heavy drinking
- Stomach: bright red swollen lining from heavy drinking
- Heart: dull brown streaks and weakened muscle
- Alcohol bottle: tipped and draining away, showing drinking has stopped
Examples
- A person who drinks heavily for years may develop liver disease.
- After quitting alcohol, sleep and blood pressure often improve.
Key takeaways
- Long-term heavy drinking harms the liver, stomach, and heart and raises cancer risk.
- Stopping alcohol gives the body a chance to recover.
Quiz: Alcohol and the Body (Age 17)
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Which organs can be harmed by long-term heavy drinking?
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What extra health risk is linked to long-term heavy drinking?
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What can happen when a person stops drinking alcohol?
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