People with a drinking problem are up to 80 times more likely to commit suicide. Alcohol slows down your brain's ability to work. Driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit leads to an automatic driving ban. Alcohol is a factor in many marriage break-ups. Alcohol can cause impotence and shrinkage of the penis and testicles in men, plus menstruation and hormonal problems in women.
Women suffer from health problems due to drinking alcohol much sooner than men.
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy may cause serious physical and intellectual damage to the foetus in the womb. It is no surprise to The Salvation Army. Through its worldwide experience in more than 100 countries, the Army has been aware of these facts for many decades. The Salvation Army is also aware that anybody, from any social background, can develop a problem with alcohol, possibly losing in the process family, friends, home, job, health and self-respect. These reasons alone are sufficient cause for The Salvation Army to decide that its members should not risk experiencing these devastating problems as a result of alcohol.