Extent Of Use

* It is our second favourite drug after caffeine * Over 90% of adults drink * About 1/3 of 13-16 year olds drink at least once a week * In recent years more young people have been drinking at a younger age and they have been drinking greater quantities of alcohol

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Effects Of Use

* A depressant drug slows down reactions * Small amounts make people relaxed * Large amounts of alcohol effect behaviour and can have serious health impacts * Effects start within 5-10 minutes and can last for several hours depending on the amount drunk