Alcohol is a drug.
It is classed as a depressant, meaning that it slows down vital functions—resulting in slurred speech, unsteady movement, disturbed perceptions and an inability to react quickly.
It affects the mind of the user by reducing a person’s ability to think rationally and distorts his or her judgment.
Teenage Drinking: Facts and Fiction
Alcohol is the most popular and most widely used recreational drug in Australian culture. But how does binge drinking really affect individuals physically, socially and psychologically? What are the short and long term effects? What are the direct and indirect consequences? Exploring the issue through the eyes of our youth, this programme takes an in depth look at this major health issue and investigates the concept of binge drinking and what can happen when it gets out of hand. We discuss; the effects of alcohol, reasons for binge drinking, addiction, consequences, associated risks with binge drinking and responsible behaviour.
SOURCE: ClickView (2009) Rated PG, Duration 23:08 mins.
Websites:
- Facts about alcohol
What is alcohol? Effects of alcohol; Withdrawal; Getting help - How is your drinking affecting youRegular drinking to excess can cause problems in both the short and long term.
- The truth about alcoholShort and long term effects of alcohol
- Harm reduction strategiesStuff to think about...and ways to make changes
- Harm reduction for alcohol
Alcohol Harm Reduction Cheat Sheet
Resource Key
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Brief information in an easy-to-read, structured format. May use informal language. - LEVEL 2.
Longer articles, broader topic coverage. Includes some subject-specific language. - LEVEL 3.
Detailed information, using subject-specific language. (Includes analytical articles)
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- 2016: Lise Legg
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