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Positive and Negative Effects of Alcohol

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75% of High School Students report having tried alcohol at least once.

28% reported having an alcoholic beverage in the last month

Male students more likely than female students to report episodic heavy drinking

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What is Alcohol?

Depressant

Contains intoxicating substance called ethyl alcohol or ethanol

Slows down the functions of the brain and other parts of the nervous system

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