FACTS

. Alcohol is a depressant. 

2. Alcohol can cause both short-term and long-term effects. 

3. Even a small amount of alcohol can impair the judgement that is required to safely operate an automobile. 

4. Alcohol can, and often does, result in serious side effects if consumed with certain medications. 

5. Parents who consume alcohol excessively are much more likely to pass this trait onto their child. One of the most well known facts about alcohol is that expectant mothers who consume alcohol may give birth to a child who suffers from Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. 

6. If consumed over a prolonged period of time, alcohol may cause damage to major organs, including the liver and/or the brain. 

7. In some states, one DUI (Driver Under the Influence) charge may result in probation, jail time, license revocation, a fine or a combination of the aforementioned penalties. 

8. Drinking on an empty stomach may increase the likelihood of actually becoming drunk. 

9. Alcohol in the home is a temptation, so the removal of it will help to lessen the possibility of consumption. 

10. Prolonged consumption of alcohol may result in substantial weight gain which, in turn, can have negative effects on the heart. 



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