Alcohol can be more harmful to children (or teens) than adults, as their brains haven't finished developing, so underage drinking is never a good thing. It is also important for young people to understand that alcohol shouldn't be used at every social occasion - even for adults. Persistent use can lead to dependence, in the same way as many other drugs.
Medical experts agree that there is no strictly "safe" level of alcohol consumption. Binge drinking dramatically increases people's tendency toward taking risks, reduces their inhibitions, slows their reaction times and affects co-ordination, putting them at greater risk of accidents and criminal or otherwise inappropriate behaviour.
In the longer term, regular alcohol consumption increases your risks of: liver damage, cancer (of the liver, mouth, throat, and breast), mental health problems, weight gain, heart disease, stroke, shrunken genitals and reduced fertility. Alcohol reduces your body's ability to absorb nutrition, and the weight gain can also contribute to other conditions such as diabetes.
If you require more information on drugs and alcohol visit www.drug-aware.com
Medical experts agree that there is no strictly "safe" level of alcohol consumption. Binge drinking dramatically increases people's tendency toward taking risks, reduces their inhibitions, slows their reaction times and affects co-ordination, putting them at greater risk of accidents and criminal or otherwise inappropriate behaviour.
In the longer term, regular alcohol consumption increases your risks of: liver damage, cancer (of the liver, mouth, throat, and breast), mental health problems, weight gain, heart disease, stroke, shrunken genitals and reduced fertility. Alcohol reduces your body's ability to absorb nutrition, and the weight gain can also contribute to other conditions such as diabetes.
If you require more information on drugs and alcohol visit www.drug-aware.com
