Important infomation about drinking.
This is a real eye opener.
Alcohol is a type of drug. It affects the nerves that pass messages around the body by slowing them down. And the more you drink the greater the effect. The reason people often get more lively when they’ve had a drink is that alcohol affects parts of the brain responsible for self-control.
Your reactions also slow down, and you may become uncoordinated or unsteady on your feet. Your speech may get slurred and you may start seeing double. If you’ve had a lot to drink you may also experience strong emotional responses - for instance you may become aggressive or tearful. And because your judgement is impaired, you may do things that you might not normally do - from dancing on tables to going home with strangers. They may seem a good idea at the time, but can be extremely dangerous.
Getting drunk can have serious consequences. It impairs your judgement and can increase risky behaviour, which could result in:
Injuries and accidents.
Unsafe sex, sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies.
Fights, arguments and relationship problems.
Getting into trouble with the police.
From the Drink Responsibly Website
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