Alcohol
Alcohol is a drug that is legal in most countries. The age in which the use/sale of alcohol becomes legal depends on the culture and country. People may drink alcohol for many rasons. Some of these may include to: (a) experiment (b) socialise with friends (c) have fun (d) relieve boredom (e) relax (f) forget worries or problems. Like other drugs the effects of alcohol may vary from person to person. Some of the factors that may influence how an individual may be affected by alcohol may include:
how much they have had to drink
how quickly they have drunk the alcohol
whether they ahve mixed other drugs
how regularly they drink
their mood when drinking
their age, sex and body weight
their general health and nutrition
whether they have been eating as well as drinking
if they have been binge drinking. Binge drinking means that you have been drinking heavily over a short period of time or drinking constantly and over a number of days or weeks.
Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of ating in a violent way. Violence is not ok and if you becoming violent when you drink it may be a good idea to look at how you can manage your alcohol use. Alcohol is a depressant drug meaning it slows the time it takes to respond to things. Alcohol has the ability to affect your co-ordination and judgement. When drunk in small amounts it may make you feel more relaxed, however, taken in larger amounts it may cause you to vomit or pass out. Some of the other immediate effects of alcohol may include:
Feeling more confident
Feeling sleepy
Losing balance or feeling dizzy
Alcohol may also have longer term effects if drunk over a period of time and may cause physical ill health.
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