Alcohol Side Effects

Alcohol is a depressant that can effect people in a huge variety of ways - some folk are pleasantly relaxed by the drug, others lose their inhibitions completely while for the less fortunate it can turn them into mumbling, dribbling bores or crazed psychotic nutters.

It's important to note that even though alcohol is legal, it is still a very powerful and addictive drug that can have a devastating effect on some people's lives

Casual drinking and the occasional blow out can be real fun - heck, the urban75 team spend enough time in the pub - but it's important to be aware of the long term effects and watch out for increasing consumption.

Side effects
Commonly, drinking brings about a reducing of inhibitions, increased relaxation and sociability and a desire to waffle on and on. Wolfing down more lagers can lead to a loss of control, blurred/double vision, dizziness, wobbly legs, sickness and even loss of consciousness. And if all that wasn't bad enough, wait till the morning when you'll have the King Of Hangovers.

Alcohol slows reaction times, so some activities - like driving, cycling and operating machinery - can get decidedly dodgy. When you're off your box, your ability to make rational decisions goes flying out the window too and this can lead to sexual risk taking (if you're capable - it can also seriously affect performance in that department!) and the increased chance of catching HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.

Alcohol use has been linked to lots of social problems, including domestic violence and violent crime. The loss of inhibitions can lead to aggressive behaviour. It might also lead to relationship problems - being drunk isn't much of an excuse if you say something to a friend you regret the next day.