https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn Jemma, vanessa & Kajal en-us 2017-03-23 01:42:03 UTC 2025-10-20 10:40:35 UTC hello@padlet.com cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162003942 Known as a colour less volatile flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars and is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel. Symptoms of alcohol abuse include:
- Memory loss/blackouts 
- Impaired judgement
- Vomiting/nausea 
- Dizziness 
- Blurred vision 
- Slurred words
- Compulsive behavior
- Dehydration 
- Flushing 
- Bloating 
- Cravings 
- Slower reaction time
- Difficulty walking  
Also the next day can be a problem as your body needs to recover from putting alcohol into your system. It is mostly referred to as a 'hangover' systems of this include:
- Muscle & stomach pain 
- Headaches 
- Weakness/fatigued 
- Sensitive to light and noise 
- Excess urination 
- Bad breath/dryness
- Feeling tired & lethargic 
- Fast heart rate 
- Irritability
-  Heart burn 
- Vomiting/ nausea 
- light-headed
- diarrhoea
- Indigestion
- Sweating
 


]]> 2017-03-23 01:45:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162003942 cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162004090  - The proportion of 12-15 year olds and 16-17 year olds abstaining from alcohol increased in 2010 from 69.9% in 2007 to 77.2% in 2010 for 16 -17 year olds and from 24.4% to 31.6%. In 2010 for 12 -15 year olds.
- 1 in 5 people aged 14 years or older consumed alcohol at a level that put them at risk of harm from alcohol-related disease or injury over their lifetime. 
- Males were far more likely than females to consume alcohol in risky quantities. 
- A teen with an alcoholic sibling or parent is four times more likely to develop a problem with alcohol than someone without such a family history.]]> 2017-03-23 01:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162004090 cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162004805 During the period of youth alcohol is starting to be experimented with at parties and gatherings which can cause heavier damage on the body as it is a stage of growth and development. Binge drinking in teenage years can lead to:
- Unwanted pregnancy 
- STI's
- Voilent behaviour
- Car accidents 
- Drowning 
- Developing alcohol problems later in life  
- Trouble concentrating at school
- Attempted suicide 
- Loss of valuable items (eg. Phones, wallets, jewellery etc)
- Weight gain 
- Passing out 
- Feeling depressed or guilty from poor actions done while intoxicated
- Missing work


]]> 2017-03-23 01:54:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162004805 cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162005546 Alcohol can cause many short and long term effects on your bodies health. This includes:
- mental illness such as depression which can then lead to self harm or suicide
- brain and liver damage especially starting to drink during younger years
- alcohol raises blood pressure which increases the risk of a heart attack or disease. 
- Alcohol abuse can cause many social problems as your personality can be distorted and can lead to violence and long term problems with family and friends. 
-people that consume alcohol regularly will feel like they can't socialise properly if they are sober and can't be themselves.]]> 2017-03-23 02:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162005546 velevane https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162663207 There are websites that you can visit to seek help. Some of these include:
-  https://www.headspace.org.au/young-people/understanding-alcohol-for-young-people/
This website allows you to understand all the effects alcohol has on the body. It has a section where you can chat to someone to seek help.
- The Australian Government National Binge Drinking Strategy aims to decrease the amount of young Australians harmfully binge drinking. This strategy focuses on the short and long terms of excessive drinking and the ways it effects not only the drinker but also individuals around them. This strategy is a pathway to Australian youth
http://www.alcohol.gov.au/internet/alcohol/publishing.nsf/Content/cli
- https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support
This website helps people who are suffering from anxiety and depression. as alcohol can lead to these problems, It is handy for young people to have access to this because they can feel as if there is no way out. ]]> 2017-03-26 22:22:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162663207 cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162665139 2017-03-26 22:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162665139 cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162666152 2017-03-26 23:00:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162666152 cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162668102 2017-03-26 23:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162668102 cremjemm https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162718821 2017-03-27 07:37:51 UTC https://padlet.com/cremjemm/xot97n2me3wn/wish/162718821