ALCOHOL

The big problem in our country is alcohol. Some people may consume more than required and fall in the category of binge drinking. I have recently seen live programmes on TV when people are too drunk to get home by themselves and create problems for themselves and others. Some people are too drunk to realise what they are doing and harm others including police officers. I have seen police officers being verbally abused, physically abused including spat at when they try to calm situations when people are under the influence of alcohol. I think it is bad because people like me are paying tax every year for the police and a lot of the money is spent on extra police staff being sent out every night because someone is causing problems because they are too drunk.

The effects of alcohol are as follows:
*Increased sociability
*Relaxation
*Lack of inhibition
*Exaggerated reactions jovial to aggressive
*Slurred speech

The health risks are as follows:
*Dizziness
*vomiting
*Lack of co-ordination and impaired concentration
*Hangover
*Long term use can result in physical dependency
*Inflammation of the pancreas
*Cirrhosis of the liver.

There is a good website below if you need any help on alcohol or further information:

http://www.alcohol-help.co.uk/

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