Beer Pong

The drinking game Beer Pong has become mainstream entertainment, moving from ad hoc games in college campuses to professional tables and tournaments in bars. Beer Pong players try to bounce ping-pong balls into opponents' cups of beer; a successful toss compels the other players to drink. Critics say the game encourages binge drinking. There is nothing to say good about it and its based on social drinking. Its becoming more and more popular these days on various bars. Even in January there was World Series of Beer Pong, held in Las Vegas, 296 teams from the U.S. and Canada competed for a $50,000 grand prize. But beyond public entertainment its more concerning about public health. Drunk driving, Amnesia, Rape etc are increasing rapidly. Here are some bad side of Beer drinking:

"Beer belly"

Heavy beer drinking may promote abdominal obesity in men. Though many scientific researches attribute it to the high calorie snacks eaten along with beer and not beer itself.

Heartburn

Beer may induce gastroesophageal reflux and cause heartburn . Beer contains powerful stimulants of gastric acid secretion.

Blood pressure

Daily beer consumption (approximately 40 g of alcohol) may increase blood pressure .

Gout

Beer contains much higher amounts of purines than other alcoholic beverages. Researchers found that regular beer intake increases the risk of gout .

Dehydration

Alcohol is a dehydrating agent.

Intoxication

Alcohol is a downer that reduces activity of the central nervous system. High amounts of alcohol can turn into intoxication and hangover. The alcohol intoxication causes loose muscle tone, loss of motor coordination, slower reaction times, lowering of caution and other negative effects.

Impairment of driving-related skills

Even low amounts of alcohol can adversely effects attention and motor skills. In fact, many serious accidents are alcohol related.

Interactions with medications

Alcohol may interact harmfully with a great number medications: anticoagulants, medication for diabetes, beta blockers, antihistamines, antibiotics, antidepressants, pain relievers, sleeping pills.

Pregnancy

Drinking alcohol during pregnancy can cause a number of birth defects, ranging from mild to severe. Alcohol is quickly transferred from the mother's bloodstream to the baby's. Researchers have not been able to determine the exact amount of alcohol that is "safe" for the development of the baby.

Alcoholism

Heavy drinking can develop into an addiction.