AlCohol

Slang - booze, rum, liqueur

Get the facts.


 Alcohol affects your brain. Drinking alcohol leads to a loss of coordination, poor judgment,  slowed reflexes, distorted vision, memory lapses and even blackouts.

 Alcohol affects your body. Alcohol can damage every organ in your body. It is absorbed
 directly into your bloodstream and can increase your risk for a variety of life threatening diseases,  including cancer.

 Alcohol affects your self-control. Alcohol depresses your central nervous system, lowers  your inhibitions and impairs your judgment. Drinking can lead to risky behaviors such as driving
 when you shouldn't or having unprotected sex.

 Alcohol can kill you. Drinking large amounts of alcohol at one time or very rapidly can cause  alcohol poisoning, which can lead to coma or even death. Driving and drinking also can be deadly.