What are the effects of alcohol?

There is no safe level of drug use. Use of any drug always carries some risk. It’s important to be careful when taking any type of drug.

The effects of alcohol on a person depends on:

  • Size, weight and health
  • Whether the person is a regular user
  • Whether other drugs are taken around the same time
  • The amount drunk
  • The strength of the drink

The effects of alcohol on a person can include:

  • Feeling relaxed
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Slower reflexes
  • Increased confidence
  • Feeling happier or sadder, depending on your mood

If a lot of alcohol is consumed the following may also be experienced:

  • Confusion
  • Blurred vision
  • Clumsiness
  • Memory loss
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Passing out
  • Coma
  • Death
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