Alcohol S.Rackley

By the time you are 14, you will have almost certainly tried some kind of alcohol

The most likely place to try alcohol is at home, watered down at Chrismas for example…

Later, it can become more frequent when you are with friends

If your parents drink often, you are more likely to be a heavy drinker. You are also likely to be friends with similar parents

Alcohol is the cause of 1/3 of child abuse and 40% of domestic violence.

More than 2 million people grew up with heavy drinking parents

74% of 11-12 year olds, 89% of 13-14 year olds and 96% of 15 year olds have tasted alcohol

22% of 13-14 year olds, 47% of 15-16 and 80% of 17 year olds claim they have bought alcohol for themselves

Is it worth it to abuse alcohol?

Yeah… for a laugh..

It’s just a laugh…

It’s just a laugh…

A’int it?

If you’re gonna do it.. Do it sensibly… and not to be ‘cool’