DRINKING FACTS

Effects on mind:

• Alcohol slows the ability to think, talk, react, and make good decisions.
• Alcohol impairs coordination, causes memory laspes, and slows reaction time.
• Excessive drinking can result in alcohol poisoning, coma, and even death.

Effects on body:

• Alcohol can damage every organ in the body including the brain.
• Alcohol increases the risk of cancer, cardiac complications, and other medical disorders.
• Alcohol use is linked to increased risk of unjury, involvment in a car accident, or being affected by violence.
• Teenage girls are at higher risk of impariment and related health problems caused by alcohol.

Effects on emotions:

• Alcohol depresses the central nervous system, reduces brain activity.
• Alcohol increases feelings of depression and lowers inhibitions.
• Alcohol increases susceptibility to risky behaviors.