Early Physical Effects

• In its early stages, alcoholism produces several physical effects, including an increased tolerance, frequent memory blackouts and hand tremors when the individual is not intoxicated.
  
  

Liver Related Effects

• Cirrhosis of the liver is the most characteristic physical effect of alcoholism, which can lead to jaundice, skin molting, osteoporosis and liver failure.
  
  

Persistent Abuse Effects

• As the disease progresses, alcoholics begin to experience decreased night vision, anemia and persistent dehydration which may damage kidney function.
  
  

Digestive Disruption

• Alcoholism often produces inflamed and irritated esophagus and stomach linings, which cause digestive difficulty. Stomach ulcers also develop as a physical effect of alcoholism.
  
  

Gallstone Development

• Alcoholics will experience frequent gallstones due to persistent inflammation of the pancreas.