 Title Page……………………….…Slide 1  Table of contents…………….….Slide 2  Pros and cons …………………...Slide 3  Drinking and driving…………….Slide 4  Drug Abuse……………… Slide 5  Happy healthy heart……...……Slide 6  F.A.S. ………………………………Slide 7  Prescription drugs……….………Slide 8  Summary……………………….…Slide 9  Sources …………………….……..Slide 10

Positive Negative In current society Alcohol is used as a social connection. Temporarily relieve stress. Prescribed drugs are used to treat many conditions and diseases. Excessive drinking can cause an addiction to alcohol. Can have alcohol poisoning and die. Drugs used recreational have caused addictions and overdoses.

Throughout the years drinking and driving has increased dramatically. Many young adults don’t realize how intoxicated they really are and get behind the wheel causing many fatal accidents In a study shown more than half of the U.S. fatal car crashes are a result from drinking or other substances. The only downside to the research taken was that they couldn’t prove if the driver felt under the influence or even if that is what caused the accident. ½ of accidentsDUI’s In U.S. that are fatal Driving Recklessly

 “Hungary to fight drug abuse”  The drug use amongst teens has increased and they have created a campaign to help.  Therapy and Rehab to serve as what they believe as 30,000 users.

 Over time studies have come to show that a little wine or champagne is good on the heart. Reason being that it helps fight heart disease!  (small amounts is recommended, not to consume large or binge drinking.)

 Many individuals when hearing fetal alcohol syndrome think of unborn babies, and recently born ones. When you can actually see the affects later down the road as an adolescent and adult. Physically wise there may not be a difference but this article gives many facts on psychological. 61 suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome. Average IQ was 68 Varied on IQ based off of severity. Academically varies 2 th to 4 th grade was usually the average.

“The Times analysis of 2009 death statistics” In a recent article done by Dr. Mercola claiming that more deaths are now due to prescription drugs rather than illegal. “For the first time ever in the US, more people were killed by drugs than motor vehicle accidents “ “Drug fatalities more than doubled among teens and young adults between 2000 and 2008,” “and more than tripled among people aged 50 to 69” “37,485 people died from drugs, a rate fueled by overdoses on prescription pain and anxiety medications” VERSUS“36,284 from traffic accidents “

 Alcohol can be a fun way to socialize and also healthy if consuming the right substance in the right amounts. It can also be very dangerous and addicting, following the alcohol limits and controlling yourself is there for your safety, call a cab, or designating someone to drive is a lot smarter than driving under the influence. When it comes to drugs prescribed understand what you are taking and why, maybe ask for alternative treatments especially if you have a history of abuse. Illegal use is just plain dumb, there are many consequences such as overdose and addiction which neither are worth ruining your life for some drug, know your options and ask questions if you aren’t sure.

 Works Cited  Ann Pytkowicz Streissguth, PhD, et al. "The Journal of th American Medical Association." Fetal Alcohol Syndrome in Adolescents and Adults 17 April 1991: 1.  Mercola, Dr. The New Epidemic Sweeping Across America (and it's Not a Disease). 6 october n-drugs-number-one-cause-preventable-death-in-us.aspx. 2 december  Pittman, Genevra. "Alcohol, drugs common in fatal crashes." 6 september drugs-idUSBRE8850VP december  Science, Live. Scientists Learn Why Alcohol Can Be Good for You. 23 november learn-alcohol-good/. 1 December  Times, New York. "Hungary to Fight Drugs." 11 october 1985/ december 