- The document discusses the health risks of alcohol abuse, why teenagers may drink alcohol, and how to give up drinking alcohol.
- Alcohol damages the brain and nervous system by slowing reactions and impairing judgment. It can cause blackouts and issues with coordination and emotions.
- Teenagers sometimes drink out of curiosity, to fit in with peers, celebrate events, feel more confident, relax, reduce stress, cope with emotions, or rebel. They may see it as a sign of maturity.
- To give up drinking, the document advises making a list of reasons to quit, keeping a drinking diary, avoiding alcohol in the home, finding alternative activities, and not drinking when upset.
2. Keep a "diary" of your drinking. Write down every time you have a drink for 1 week. Try to keep your diary for 3 or 4 weeks. This will show you how much you drink and when. You may be surprised.
3. Keep a small amount or no alcohol at home. Don't keep temptations around.
4. Use the time and money spent on drinking to do something fun with your family or friends. Go out to eat, see a movie, or play sports or a game.
5. Do not drink when you are angry or upset or have a bad day.
![-476250-179070ALCOHOL ABUSE KILLS00ALCOHOL ABUSE KILLS<br />1943100114300004762521907500<br />What is the alcohol?<br />Alcohol is a clear drink that is made from corn, barley, grain, rye, or a beverage containing ethyl.<br />What are the health risks?<br />Alcohol damages the brain and the nervous system by slowing down the drinker's reactions and making him feel tranquilized and relaxed. Alcohol dulls the brain. When someone takes alcohol, his inhibitions are lowered making him more aggressive and hostile. When taken in higher dosage, alcohol can cause mental block out, impairing the person's concentration and ability to judge situations properly. This will also create distorted coordination and emotional reactions.<br />Why do people drink alcohol?<br />Teenagers drink for many different reasons.<br />254317516827500• They are curious.<br />• They want to be accepted and belong.<br />• Their friends are doing it.<br />• It makes them feel older.<br />• They want to rebel.<br />• They are bored.<br />Teenagers may also drink to:<br />• celebrate special events (exam results, birthdays, Debs);<br />• feel more confident;<br />• relax;<br />• reduce stress (exam stress, relationship pressures);<br />• cope with sadness, unhappiness, rejection or low self-esteem; or<br />• get drunk!<br />Teenagers may use alcohol because they want to move away from being a ‘child’ and see drinking as a sign of maturity.<br />94869019177000<br />How to give up drinking alcohol<br />If you believe you’re drinking too much, or you know alcohol is having a detrimental effect on your life, follow these advices.<br />,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/whatisthealcohol-100504083104-phpapp01/85/What-is-the-alcohol-1-320.jpg)
