have been drinking heavily over a short period of time or drinking constantly over a number of days or weeks. Drinking alcohol increases the likelihood of acting in a violent way. Violence is not OK and if you are becoming violent when you drink it may be a good idea to look at how you can manage your alcohol use.

Alcohol is a depressant drug meaning it slows the time it takes to respond to things. Alcohol has the ability to affect your co-ordination and judgement. When drunk in small amounts it may make you feel more relaxed, however, taken in larger amounts it may cause you to vomit or pass out. Some of the other more immediate effects of alcohol may include:
Alcohol may also have longer term effects if drunk over a period of time and may cause physical ill health. Some of the physical ill health includes liver damage, hallucinations, memory loss or stomach damage. Alcohol may also cause you to feel moody or anxious and may result in tense relationships with family and friends.

Mixing drinks or alcohol with other drugs

Mixing different alcoholic drinks may increase the speed in which you become drunk and may mean you take more risks. Mixing alcohol with stimulants can be dangerous. The effects of alcohol may be hidden by the effects of the stimulant which may cause you to feel less drunk than you are. This may mean you take more risks, and put yourself in danger.  Mixing alcohol with other depressant drugs like cannabis may be dangerous as both cause your body reactions to slow down and increase the likelihood of passing out or overdosing.
(published with permission in writing from:http://www.reachout.com.au/)




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