Alcohol effects: Four warning signs your nervous system has come under attack

Regularly drinking too much alcohol can damage your nerves, and affect the levels of messenger chemicals (neurotransmitters) in your brain.

“This can lead to problems with memory (dementia), eyesight, balance and coordination, and how sensations including pain are felt around your body,” warns Bupa.

If you’re a heavy drinker, you may be at risk of developing a condition called Wernicke’s encephalopathy, adds the health body.

Physical symptoms include problems with moving your eyes, vision and muscle coordination.

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