Effects
Lots of people drink alchohol for different reasons. In small amounts it
can make you feel more relaxed and sociable but the more you drink you more bad
effects it can have on you!
Your speech can become slurred, co-ordination is affected and emotions
heightened.
Apart from making you look like a fool e.g.
rubbish dancing, it can get you into trouble that could be avoided, such as a fight.
Risks
Alcohol is a depressant and can make you feel down which is why it's not a good idea
drinking to escape from your troubles.
If you drink too much then you may fall unconcious - leaving the risk to choke on your own sick!
Long term over-use can lead to serious Liver, Heart and Stomach problems.
Over 25,00 deaths in the UK a year are alcohol related.
The Law
You must be over 18 to purchase alcohol. However, 16 and 17 year
olds can have a drink with a restaurant meal.
