Shocking Reasons Alcohol May Be The Deadliest Addiction Of All

The Liver Is The First Line Of Defense

When an individual consumes alcohol, their liver becomes the first line of defense, as it is the organ responsible for detoxing the body and removing the alcohol from the individual’s blood in a process called oxidation. If the liver does its job properly, alcohol is converted to water and carbon dioxide. However, excessive drinking results in a buildup of alcohol within the body, which can destroy cells and eventually organs since the liver might not be able to detoxify the body fast enough. This starts with an increase in the risk of fatty liver, which is an early stage of alcoholic liver disease and is extremely common in individuals who consume over two ounces of alcohol a day (as pictured above).

Continue reading to discover additional effects excessive alcohol consumption has on the liver if fatty liver progresses.