Alcohol

Having lived in pubs until I was 17, I know only too well the negative effects that alcohol can have on us. Yet I still go out with my friends and get drunk often to the point of feeling violently sick. Why? We all do it; we go out, drink dangerous amounts of alcohol and then while dealing with a serious hangover the next day, vow never to drink again.


Not only is there a health risk, alcohol often leads to violent behaviour and many, especially women put themselves at risk from muggers and rapists when going out and getting drunk. But we don't seem to care.

It has been argued that alcohol in moderation on a daily basis can be good for you, but then again some would argue that it comes with a cancer risk.

One thing we can agree on is that binge drinking is pretty dangerous. But we do it to loosen up and have a good time.
Alcohol allows us to do things that we wouldn't ordinarily do without it. It comes with a tingly, happy feeling and for a while we feel wonderful and invincible. But with the good, there is also the bad that we need to watch out for.