Side effects of long-term alcohol use
Brain and mood: memory problems, anxiety, depression, irritability, poor sleep.
Nerves: numbness or burning in hands and feet, balance problems.
Heart: high blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, cardiomyopathy, stroke risk.
Liver: fatty liver, hepatitis, cirrhosis, bleeding problems, fluid buildup.
Pancreas: pancreatitis causing severe belly pain and digestion issues.
Stomach and gut: ulcers, acid reflux, diarrhea, poor vitamin
absorption, weight loss.
Immune system: more infections, slower healing.
Hormones and sex health: low testosterone, menstrual changes, fertility issues.
Cancer risk: higher risk of mouth, throat, liver, breast, and colon cancers.
Safety: injuries, falls, accidents, legal and relationship problems.
6–24 hours after last drink: anxiety, tremors, sweating, fast heart rate, nausea, insomnia.
24–72 hours: worsening blood pressure and heart rate, agitation, vomiting.
48–96 hours: seizures and delirium tremens in some people, with confusion, fever, severe shaking, hallucinations. These can be life-threatening without medical care.
• Uses proven medications to prevent or greatly reduce withdrawal symptoms
• Monitors you 24/7 so care is adjusted fast if symptoms rise
• Keeps you safe with physician-led protocols and experienced staff
• Protects your health with fluids, nutrition, and vitamins like thiamine
• Eases cravings, anxiety, and sleeplessness so you can rest and reset
• Moves you smoothly into residential treatment to keep your progress going.
Take control of your life with treatment designed around your needs, not a one-size-fits-all program.
