There are many different affect of alcohol, especially when it comes to binge drinking. Binge drinking is defined as drinking several drinks in close successions, generally five drinks for a male and four for a female. Although binge drinkers may not be alcoholics, they can suffer from some of the same effects. Some of which include
- Alcohol poisoning.
- Liver disease.
- High blood pressure, stroke, and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
- Neurological damage.
- Sexually transmitted diseases.
- Unintentional pregnancy.
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (if pregnant women binge drink).
- Unintentional injuries (such as car accidents, falls, etc.).
- Intentional injuries (such as injuries from firearms, domestic violence, etc.).
Binge drinking statistics tell us that binge drinking peaks between the ages of 18 and 22. Many of these drinkers are college students. However, high school students binge drink as well. Statistics indicate that binge drinking often begins as young as 13 years of age.
-Binge drinking is something that can affect anyone any where. It is important that we not only educate children but everyone. Alcohol is a drug that effects many love ones, friends and households world wide. This can be a dangerous drug and should not be taken lightly.
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