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Alcohol

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Alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States.

Alcohol is also the most used substance by Milford youth.

  • 6.7% of Milford youth report that they have tried alcohol at least once in their lifetime.

  • 2% of Milford youth report past 30 day use of alcohol.

Ways Alcohol affects your body

 

Brain

  • Even small amounts of alcohol can affect judgement and reactions making it heard to make good decisions or operate a vehicle safely.

  • Alcohol can affect coordination and balance increasing risk of falls or injury.

  • Heavy drinking can cause permanent damage with memory, thinking, and concentration.

Liver

  • Heavy drinking can harm the liver leading to chronic diseases such as fatty liver, cirrhosis, alcoholic hepatitis, or cancer.

Heart

  • long term drinking can damage the heart leading to increased risk of heart attack or stroke due to elevations in blood pressure.

Lungs

  • Heavy drinking hurts the immune system increasing susceptibility to lung infections.

Stomach

  • Alcohol irritates the stomach and can lead to nausea or vomiting.

  • Heavy drinking can cause bleeding and ulcer formation.

  • Alcohol use can also increase risk of stomach cancer.

Pancreas

  • Heavy drinking can harm the pancreas increasing risk of Type II diabetes.

Throat/Mouth

  • Alcohol increases risk of throat, mouth, esophagus, and larynx cancer.

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What is a standard serving size for a drink?

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Social Host Law

Connecticut has a strict “Social Host” or “House Party” law that holds parents and property owners liable for underage drinking and/or cannabis use that occurs in their homes.

Videos on the Effects of Alcohol on Youth

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