In counseling an adolescent who is abusing alcohol,the nurse explains that alcohol abuse primarily affects which organ of the body?

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The primary effect of substance abuse is on the brain and residually on the rest of the body.Alcohol affects the entire brain by decreasing its responsiveness.Although an excessive amount of a chemical can cause cardiac abnormalities,the brain is the most commonly affected organ.Long-term alcohol use is known to impair the liver; however,brain function is decreased by any amount of alcohol intake.The pulmonary system is not the primary target; however,one commonly abused drug known to cause pulmonary problems is tobacco.

In Counseling an Adolescent Who Is Abusing Alcohol,the Nurse Explains