Dangers of Alcohol
By Molly Forsythe
Alcohol effects Your Body
- The brain is given less oxygen,so it becomes unable to control body functions.
- Alcohol speeds up heart rate increasing the risk of cardiac arrest.
- Stomach acid is increased causing vomiting.
- As the liver metabolizes alcohol toxic chemicals are released into the body.
- Alcohol slows down nerves that control involuntary actions such as breathing.
Alcohol Statistics
- Every day at least a dozen teens are killed in alcohol related traffic crashes.
- 2/3 of domestic abuse victims report alcohol as a factor.
- Nearly half of all homicide victims have alcohol in their systems.
- About 40% of all violent crimes, totally 3 million annually, are alcohol related
- As many as 2/3 of all alcoholics who try to recover do so with proper treatment.
Dangers of Binge Drinking
- Slowed or stopped breathing
- Chocking on vomit
- Irregular heartbeat
- Death