This document summarizes the effects of alcohol on the liver. It discusses how the liver breaks down alcohol and can be damaged by excessive drinking, potentially leading to issues like fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and cirrhosis. It provides tips for drinking in moderation such as alternating alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to better protect liver health.

1. The effect of alcohol
on the liver
Prepared by:
Zanwer Akram
Shahang kamal
Hawnz Muhammad
Supervised by:
Dana Kader
University Of Sulimani
College Of Education
Chemistry Department

2. Introductions
in the words: The word alcohol comes from the Arabic
“Al Kohl,” which means “the essence.” Alcohol has always
been associated with rites of passages such as weddings
and graduations, social occasions, sporting events and
parties.
In chemistry: an alcohol is any organic compound in
which the hydroxyl functional group (–OH) is bound to
a carbon.
In health: Alcohol is important to some people for social
reasons but drinking above sensible drinking levels is
associated with ill-health, crime and disorder.

3. Main Type Of Alcohol
Isopropyl Alcohol
Methyl Alcohol
Ethyl Alcohol

4. Drink Or Not Drink
Why Drink
To have fun
To not feel left out
Just to try it
To be sociable
I'm thirsty
To fit in
To forget my problems
To relax
Everyone else is doing it
Why Not Drink
My parents say ‘NO’
I don’t like the taste
I'm afraid of losing control
I'm too young
I've seen the damage it can
do
I'd rather spend my money
other ways
It makes me sick
It’s illegal
If I get caught it can mass up
may future
It’s dangeours

5. General Effect Of Your Body
Straight to Your Head
Your Brain Shrinks
Help to Sleep
More Stomach Acid
Diarrhea and Heartburn
Pancreas Damage and Diabetes
An Offbeat Heart
A Change in Body Temperature
A Weaker Immune System
Hormone Havoc
Hearing Loss
Thin Bones, Less Muscle

6. Rye whiskey:
Rovenak Ren (a
kind of corne, from
Germany), distilled
drink

7. The Liver
The liver breaks down and filters out
harmful substances in the body. It also
converts vitamins, nutrients and
medicines into substances that our
bodies can use. The liver is also
responsible for cleaning our blood,
producing bile for digestion and storing
glycogen for energy.

8. Alcohol Guidelines
There are alcohol guidelines in place for alcohol consumption
which have been developed by the National Health and
Medical Council in Australia.
For both men and women.
Keep in mind that alcohol can have varying effects on you
depending on:
age
gender
mental health
drug use and medical conditions

9. How Does Alcohol Affect Your Liver?
We are often told that too
much alcohol is bad for us, but
do you really know why? Have
you ever wondered how alcohol
affects your liver when sipping
your favorite cocktail or
schooner of beer?

10. Scotch
whiskey:
Irish whiskey,
distilled drink

11. Alcohol And Fatty Liver
Too much fat can build up in your liver if you drink more
than the liver can handle.
This can cause inflammation and fatty liver disease. You
can also develop fatty liver disease without drinking
alcohol.
A poor diet, being an unhealthy weight, lack of exercise,
high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease can put you
at risk.
If you are overweight and drink too much, it increases
the chance of damaging your liver.
In Australia, 1 in 10 Australians are living with fatty liver
disease, making it one of the most common causes of
liver problems.

12. Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alcoholic hepatitis is
caused by inflammation
of the liver associated
with long term, excessive
drinking.

13. Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis occurs when the
liver cells are damaged
and replaced by scar
tissue because of chronic
inflammation.

14. Vodka:
Wheat whiskey,
Faisenkorn (a kind
of koura, in
Germany) Distilled
drink

15. Alcohol And Viral Hepatitis
There are varying opinions on viral
hepatitis and alcohol.
If you are currently receiving
treatment for hepatitis B or C, or are
thinking about treatment, drinking
alcohol can lower the effectiveness of
treatment.

16. Love Your Liver - If You Drink ,
Drink In Moderation
Here are our top tips to help you limit your
alcohol intake:
Switch to low-alcohol or alternate an
alcohol-free drink with an alcoholic one.
Mix your favorite wine with plain mineral
water.
Mix beer or stout with lemonade.
Avoid situations where there is peer
pressure to drink in rounds.

17. Reference
Psyehcentral.com
Healthknowledge.org.uk
Wikipedia.org
Sciencing.com
Webmd.com
Loveyoueliver.com
Slideshere.net