People who are drinking are more likely to act violently or to be victims of violence. Most people know that too much alcohol can be unhealthy. Over time, alcohol can damage the liver, heart, nervous system and brain. Drinking too much at once can make a person seriously ill. It can kill you.
Alcohol can be dangerous in other ways, too.
Violence is a serious problem in our society. Fighting, rape, physical abuse, killing and suicide are common forms of violence. Alcohol is often a factor in these things. People who are drinking are more likely to act violently. Alcohol can also affect people's ability to protect themselves form violence.