Medical Consequences Of Alchol AbuseVol. 24, No. 1, 2000 27 L ong-term alcohol abuse is known to e xe r t harmful effects on a number of the body’s organ systems. Those most affected by alcohol abuse include … Retrieve Full Source Alcohol’s Impact On Kidney FunctionThe diagnoses of alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence as defined variously by the studies cited. 3For a person weighing 150 pounds, this dose would be roughly equivalent to 17 drinks. … Read Document Read more... ...