All this fell unheeded to the floor. Next day, Miep Gies retrieved it and locked it away in her desk, unread, to await Anne's return. Not until August 1945, when news of Anne's death was confirmed, did she give it to Otto Frank.
Answers from Contributors (2) SUCCESS! A. Not only can alcohol abuse lead to kidney disease and failure, but it can also lead to a multitude of other health conditions. Alcohol abuse can lead to high blood pressure, damage to the heart muscle, an irregular heartbeat and put the individual at risk for stroke and heart attack.
1 The liver is responsible for metabolizing or breaking down alcohol. 2  Because alcohol is a toxin, even small amounts of alcohol cause fatty liver; long-term alcohol use can cause hepatitis and cirrhosis.3  When the liver must process alcohol, the ability for the body to maintain stable blood sugar levels is affected. Because alcohol is a diuretic that increases the output of urine, it can cause the loss of such water-soluble minerals such as zinc, magnesium and potassium. 2  Zinc status appears to be particularly affected by alcohol and zinc deficiency interferes with the ability to taste and smell, further limiting dietary intake.