effects

Loss of self esteem
Depression
Confusion
Mood swings
Easily Annoyed
Changes in likes and dislikes to a more unconventional style (such as with music, hair, and clothing)

Behavior Effects

Increasing agitation and irritability
Missing school
Cutting class
A drop in grades
Getting into fights or severe conflict with parents
Hanging out with a new, possibly older, crowd of friends
Isolating one's self in a room
Getting in trouble at school or with the law
A significant weight gain or loss
Red or glassy eyes
Extreme fatigue
Poor health




	Emotional Effects Loss of self esteem Depression Confusion Mood swings Easily Annoyed Changes in likes and dislikes to a more unconventional style (such as with music, hair, and clothing) Behavior Effects Increasing agitation and irritability Missing school Cutting class A drop in grades Getting into fights or severe conflict with parents Hanging out with a new, possibly older, crowd of friends Isolating one's self in a room Getting in trouble at school or with the law A significant weight gain or loss Red or glassy eyes Extreme fatigue Poor health	Physical Effects Cancer: Mouth, esophagus and stomach cancer occur frequently in alcoholics, due to the irritation effects of alcohol. Liver damage: Cirrhosis (a scarring of liver), alcoholic hepatitis and cancer of the liver are often caused by alcoholism. Suicide: Severe depression typically accompanies alcoholism. A very high number of suicides are related to drug and alcohol use. Accidents: Drinking and driving is major cause of death in America. Approximately half of all highway deaths are alcohol related. Alcohol-related accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers.
	SOURCE: University of Iowa. Drug Abuse Among Teenagers. 1999. Health Care. July 2, 2003. <http://www.uihelathcare.com/topics/drugabuse/drug4434.html> Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery. What is Chemical Dependency. Proctor Hospital and BroMenn Regional Medical Center. July 15, 2003. <www.addictionrecov.org/cdwhat.htm>