Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration. Long-term effects of alcohol consumption include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain and alcoholism (alcohol dependency).
Related journals on Alcohol health risks
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Alcohol Journals, International Journal of Emergency Mental Health and Human Resilience, The New England Journal of Medicine, Journal on Alcoholism and Related Addictions, Alcohol Consumption and Body Weight, Alkoholizm i Narkomania