The Language of Shakespeare. The English language has changed a great deal over the last few hundred years, and it is still changing. Several words in use during Shakespeare's day either have different meanings today or have been nearly forgotten. Here is a list of some of the most common words in Shakespeare with which you might not be familiar. There is also a link to a printable version of this list at the bottom of the page.
Heart: Drinking a lot over a long time or too much on a single occasion can damage the heart, causing problems including: 1  Cardiomyopathy â Stretching and drooping of heart muscle. 2  Arrhythmias â Irregular heart beat. 3  Stroke. 4  High blood pressure.
Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and it is the central nervous system which is the bodily system that is most severely affected by alcohol (see chart below). The degree to which the central nervous system function is impaired is directly proportional to the concentration of alcohol in the blood 2. When ingested, alcohol passes from the stomach into the small intestine, where it is rapidly absorbed into the blood and distributed throughout the body. Because it is distributed so quickly and thoroughly the alcohol can affect the central nervous system even in small concentrations.