1. Alcohol abuse
By: Ron C.

2. What Is AlcOHOl?
A type of drug that changes a person’s behaviour/attitude
It doesn’t have a smell or colour
It doesn’t provide any type of nutrient for our body
It is found in drinks such as beer or wine

3. Facts about Alcohol Alcohol kills 1 person every 10 seconds
Brain cells react to alcohol in 6 mins
Alcohol doesn’t get digested. Instead, it goes right into the bloodstream
48% of Earth’s population who are older than 15 years say they haven’t been drinking alcohol
People with blue eyes have a higher resistance of alcohol
When you avoid drinking alcohol, you prevent over 30% of cancer

4. Reasons Why People Drink Alcohol
People say that they drink alcohol because…….
It helps them handle their problem(s)
It makes them happy
It helps them to have a good time
They think it’s cool
It keeps them warm
Their friends also drink it

5. Short/Long Term Effects Of Drinking Alcohol
Car accidents
Domestic violence
Frequent accidents/injuries in the workplace
Additional family/other relationship problems
Poisoning
Permanent brain damage
Damage in the nerves
Gastritis
Cancer of throat/mouth
Stroke or other diseases that are heart – related
Slurs in speeches
Vomiting
Troubles with breathing
Coma

6. How You Can Avoid/Stop drinking alcohol/solutions
Try to avoid thinking about alcohol. If you’re having a hard time with it, ask a friend or a family member. They are sure to help you!
If you keep either alcohol or drinks containing alcohol at home, throw them out, since you will not be needing them anymore
If any personal problems come your way, talk to people who you can really trust such as your close friends or family members instead of drinking alcohol right away. Close friends/family members are sure to help and support you in whatever problem/situation you’re going through
Eat healthier foods such as fruits or vegetables to have a more healthier body and a healthier lifestyle

7. Benefits of avoiding/quitting alcohol abuse
Better relationships with family and friends
Improvement in mental/physical health
More time for family and activities that are healthy
Better sleep
Lower chances of getting cancer

8. bibliography
Hull, J.G. "What Is Alcohol?" - Drug and Alcohol Information and Support. London : The Guildford Press, Web. 29 Mar
"32 Facts about Alcohol ←FACTSlides→." Alcohol Facts:. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar
"Alcohol: Why People Drink." It's My Life| PBS Kids GO! N.p., Web. 29 Mar
"Short- & Long-Term Effects of Alcohol." Drug-Free World. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Mar