Alcohol

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By Sean G.

     What is alcohol?  What can it do to you?  Why do people use it?  All these questions can be answered on this page.

What Is Alcohol and What Does It Come From?


    First of all, alcohol is a liquid made out of rotted fruits, grains, and vegetables.  It is a colorless flammable liquid.  Alcohol can be found in beer, whiskey, wine, gin, ale, and the list goes on.

Some Possible Effects Are :


    One possible effect is losing some use of your senses.  For example, you might start losing your eyesight or sense of smell.  You may also have a loss of fear and anxiousness to do something.  You can also more than likely get drunk depending on how much you drink.

What Are Some Symptoms of Overdose?


    One symptom of overdoes is staggering.  For example, if you drink too much, you'll sway back and forth when you walk.  You may also have the very bad odor of alcohol on your breath.  You could also have a loss of coordination.  Another symptom is slurred speech.  Your pupils could grow too big to where they would collect too much light.  So you would have to keep your eyes shut.  Your nerves and liver can be damaged.

What Can Happen if You Try to Stop?

    If you try to stop you could get the sweats.  You may also start shaking.  Your eyes might start seeing wrong.  Your behavior wouldn't be normal.  And you would have fear.  You might also hear things that aren't really there.

What Are Some Signs of Possible Misuse?


    One sign of possible misuse is being confused.  Another would be a loss of being able to move.  You might also start shaking and just staring not able to hear anything.  You may go into shock.  You might not breathe deeply enough.  You could have to go to the bathroom even when you don't want to.  You may get sleepy a lot.  You may have breathing problems or possible death.

Why Do People Use It and What Else Is It Known As?

    People abuse alcohol for relaxation.  They also abuse it for sociability.  Some people use it because you get high but not as much as other drugs.

    Alcohol is also known as Booze, Juice, Brew, Vino, and Sauce.

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