Alcohol
Its bad
What is it?
It is classed as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions—resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.
As for how it affects the mind, it is best understood as a drug that reduces a person’s ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment.
Although classified as a depressant, the amount of alcohol consumed determines the type of effect. Most people drink for thestimulant effect, such as a beer or glass of wine taken to “loosen up.” But if a person consumes more than the body can handle, they then experience alcohol’s depressant effect. They start to feel “stupid” or lose coordination and control.
Alcohol overdose causes even more severe depressant effects (inability to feel pain, toxicity where the body vomits the poison, and finally unconsciousness or, worse, coma or death from severe toxic overdose). These reactions depend on how much is consumed and how quickly.
There are different kinds of alcohol. Ethyl alcohol (ethanol), the only alcohol used in beverages, is produced by the fermentation of grains and fruits. Fermenting is a chemical process whereby yeast acts upon certain ingredients in the food, creating alcohol.
How do you use this drug
Bundles of alcohol
Mixing different kinds can turn fatal.
How the alcohol travels through the body.
Some of the affects of alcohol.
More alcohol
Drinking too much could kill you.
Long term effects can include; alcohol poisoning, sexual problems, and ulcers.
Short term effects can include; coma, upset stomach, and anemia
Important facts: Alcohol kills more teens than all other drugs combined
40% of violent crimes happen under the influence of alcohol
If parents are alcoholics then you are more likely to be one too\
Youth who drink are 7.5 times more likely to use other illegal drugs