Although the liver is the only vital organ able to regenerate after damage alcohol not only damages it but impairs the livers natural functions. Alcohol has been known to cause liver disease. Alcohol drinkers who continue to drink decrease their chances with liver recovery. Alcohol can damage the livers cells and the livers self-repair process known as the livers regeneration. Parts in your body such as lungs, heart, and kidney functions may able to be replaced by mechanical devices but the liver is too complex for any machine. The liver is the only organ able to regenerate tissue in the human body. Since the liver is so powerful, this organ is able to rebound after cell loss in time if there is no further injury in the area.
Wednesday, December 20, 2006
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Diehl, Anna Mae. "Effects of alcohol on liver regeneration." Alcohol Health & Research World 17.n4 (Fall 1993): 279(5). Student Resource Center - Gold. Thomson Gale. Centennial High School (MD). 20 Dec. 2006 .
Although the liver is the only vital organ able to regenerate after damage alcohol not only damages it but impairs the livers natural functions. Alcohol has been known to cause liver disease. Alcohol drinkers who continue to drink decrease their chances with liver recovery. Alcohol can damage the livers cells and the livers self-repair process known as the livers regeneration. Parts in your body such as lungs, heart, and kidney functions may able to be replaced by mechanical devices but the liver is too complex for any machine. The liver is the only organ able to regenerate tissue in the human body. Since the liver is so powerful, this organ is able to rebound after cell loss in time if there is no further injury in the area.
Although the liver is the only vital organ able to regenerate after damage alcohol not only damages it but impairs the livers natural functions. Alcohol has been known to cause liver disease. Alcohol drinkers who continue to drink decrease their chances with liver recovery. Alcohol can damage the livers cells and the livers self-repair process known as the livers regeneration. Parts in your body such as lungs, heart, and kidney functions may able to be replaced by mechanical devices but the liver is too complex for any machine. The liver is the only organ able to regenerate tissue in the human body. Since the liver is so powerful, this organ is able to rebound after cell loss in time if there is no further injury in the area.
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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Comings, David E. "The genetics of addictive behaviors: the role of childhood behavioral disorders. (Addiction: Maybe It's in the Genes) (Cover Story)." Addiction & Recovery 11.n6 (Nov-Dec 1991): 13(4). Student Resource Center - Gold. Thomson Gale. Centennial High School (MD). 20 Dec. 2006 .
In this article Dave E. Comings presents his point of view on how alcoholism has to do with the family and family genes. He brings up a good point by saying the disease runs in the blood. After reading his thoughts on the subject I came to better understanding on how family members can really effect each other. I agree with Dave in the fact that it's not always the persons fault with the cravings they get around alcohol, but can sometimes be their parents fault. If alcoholism can be genetic then the person is more likely to become an alcoholic and more likely to have troubles getting rid of their past. Reading his article makes me change my thoughts a little bit about alcoholics. At first I thought it had more to do with the people who party way too much and get out of control, but now i have some sympathy for people who are struggling with alcohol especially when it was a disease passed on by their parents and they had no say in it.
Even though i have learned that alcohol runs in the genes i still want to know what makes some people more prone to this disease than others?
In this article Dave E. Comings presents his point of view on how alcoholism has to do with the family and family genes. He brings up a good point by saying the disease runs in the blood. After reading his thoughts on the subject I came to better understanding on how family members can really effect each other. I agree with Dave in the fact that it's not always the persons fault with the cravings they get around alcohol, but can sometimes be their parents fault. If alcoholism can be genetic then the person is more likely to become an alcoholic and more likely to have troubles getting rid of their past. Reading his article makes me change my thoughts a little bit about alcoholics. At first I thought it had more to do with the people who party way too much and get out of control, but now i have some sympathy for people who are struggling with alcohol especially when it was a disease passed on by their parents and they had no say in it.
Even though i have learned that alcohol runs in the genes i still want to know what makes some people more prone to this disease than others?
Friday, November 17, 2006
Alcohol Abuse
- alcohol is a substance many people forget is considered a drug
- used for purposes such as making people feel calm while stressed
- used to be rebellious
- while drinking people loose their inhibitions causing them to do things they wouldnt normally do while sober
- is a cause for car accidents, unplanned sex, rape, crime, and deaths to you or other people
- Drinking casually or often can lead to alcoholism and other future problems
- alcohol has different effects on people. Some feel sad while drinking, and others are happy, some people may cry...
This is what I know about alcohol, what I am still trying figure out is even when we know all the bad possibilities that can happen while drinking why do we still drink?
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