Alcoholism and Its Affects

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, possess, or consume alcohol, but many teenagers do.
Alcohol goes directly into the bloodstream which is why it effects every system in the body
Heavy drinking can cause cirrhosis and cancer of the liver.
Children in families with alcoholic members are at a higher risk for alcoholism.
Excessive drinking can decrease the amount of testosterone in a man's body and cause impotence.
Alcohol abuse can lead to both homicides and suicides.
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