Alcohol Alcohol is one of the most used and misused drugs known to man. One reason alcohol is misused is because it is accepted in society. People drink to be sociable. Many restaurants offer some form of alcohol on their menus. Alcohol is usually included at celebrations or family and social gatherings. Alcohol affects the nervous system by slowing the body's functions. The effects that alcohol has on the body depends on the age, body …showed first 75 words of 274 total…

…showed last 75 words of 274 total…system and causes a loss of coordination which makes a person more prone to accidents. Many traffic accidents and fatalities are alcohol related. Family violence is often a result of excessive drinking. Alcohol is a mindaltering drug. It can cause many health problems as well as accidental injuries and death. In Georgia it is an illegal drug for anyone under 21 years old. The best way to avoid these problems with alcohol is not to drink.