For example: crossing roads, cooking, driving, playing computer games or sports. These can become difficult or even dangerous while under the influence.
Alcohol can have different affects on different people, for example: happy; angry; giggly; confused; worried or emotional. When using alcohol it makes it harder for us to make safe, sensible choices and to learn and remember new things. Too much alcohol can cause brain cells to become damaged and may lead to mental health issues. Alcohol can permanently change a person's personality. Champagne & other fizzy alcoholic drinks speed up the time it takes alcohol to get to the brain because the bubbles blast the alcohol into the blood stream faster.
Our memory can be affected by alcohol, especially when too much is used or if the person who is drinking it is too young. this can be short-term or it can sometimes be permanent. behaviour changes & risky decisions
Alcohol affects different people in different ways. Many people lose their temper faster when drinking alcohol. Some people become giggly or generous, others may become aggressive; get involved in fights, arguments or even domestic violence. Others may accept risky dares or challenges, which could lead to harming themselves or others. There can be an increased risk of trying other drugs while using alcohol. All of these situations can be avoided by not drinking alcohol when under 18 or not drinking: too much when over 18.