The Harmful Effects on the Body from Alcohol There are many types of alcohol and are used in different ways. Contrary to popular belief that alcohol is not a stimulant, but alcohol falls under the category of Depressants, which are known as a type of drug. Depressants are drugs that slow down the central nervous system and all body systems. This is why alcohol causes drowsiness, and slows down the human body. Alcohol is found …showed first 75 words of 834 total…

…showed last 75 words of 834 total…years to adjust to not having alcohol, depending on the person. Not only does alcohol cause harm to the body, it is unsafe for a person to be with an alcoholic. Many alcoholics beat their wives and children, and mistreat people. The deadly results that are caused by alcohol prove that drinking alcohol is not worth the risk and time. Life is short as it is, the excessive intake of alcohol makes life even shorter.