For many people, socialising with friends or colleagues usually means indulging in a drink or two, and a nice glass of red wine can be a welcome reward at the end of a hard day. However, a major report on alcohol in the UK published on 8 January by the House of Commons health committee tells a different story: one of a growing addiction to alcohol; one of rising public health issues related to alcohol abuse; and one that costs the national health service more than £2.7bn each year.
How much do young people know about the effects of alcohol? Talk about how it can affect personal health, families and communities. Are young people aware of the government's recommendations on how many units of alcohol should be consumed? Discuss how this differs between men and women, and why this might be. Consider how alcohol makes people behave, and the consequences of drinking too much.
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