Alcohol - It's time to say no

Two sides 

For a moment you feel more comfortable, but there is a price to pay, since alcohol has two sides. It can be tricky and dangerous when consumed in excess:  

• Disinhibition and boldness: they can sometimes lead to excesses and bad decisions; 

• Reflexes change and it takes you longer to react, vision and thinking become “cloudy” and you lose capacities; 

• The risk of accidents increases if you drive or if you travel in a car driven by someone who drank - road accidents are the main cause of death in young people;

• The risk of consuming other substances may increase; 

• In this decisive phase of growth, excessive alcohol consumption negatively influences personality, physical and intellectual capacities; 

• In situations of abuse, the risk of alcohol intoxication is imminent and can take you to the hospital;  

• When excessive consumption becomes a habit, there is a risk of developing chronic diseases (liver and stomach) and many others.
  
  

Resist to pressure - if you do not feel like drinking or if you think you have had enough, say no with conviction. You do not need to drink, and certainly not in excess, to have fun. 

And if you have already drunk, think it over:

Weigh the pros and cons, it is important to be informed. Ask those who know better and who you trust - someone in your family, teachers, health professionals, or a friend: listen to what they have to say and ask your questions.