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    whether or not alcohol should be prohibited. In most countries, at a certain age, adults are allowed to purchase alcohol without being limited to certain choices. However, with the rise of alcoholic products, there are concerns for public health and safety. Many people argue that restrictions should be placed on alcohol consumption. To begin with, there are several factors that involve in alcohol consumption. Studies have shown that there is a direct correlation between alcohol consumption and crime

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    Donovan, in 2004 made an endeavor to build up a correspondence system keeping in mind the end goal to diminish the alcohol-related problems in adolescents and young adults. In his report, the unnecessary utilization has been associated with episodic drinking and the two ideas are alluded to as "at least a mild level of intoxication so as to lessen cognitive functioning and motor control". This definition constructs the examination with respect to the effect of liquor instead of the units consumed

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    Alcohol consumption among Australians is common and mostly occurs in social situations, and as a result of peer pressure, but it can also be associated with religious and cultural participation.1 Alcohol consumption is mostly used for relaxation, mood alteration, intoxication, addiction, boredom, habit, or to overcome inhibitions, and as an escape or to forget sorrows.2 Groups most at risk of abuse are those with low socioeconomic status, in rural and remote locations, Indigenous peoples, certain

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    Alcohol consumption is highly prominent around the world and Australia. Most Australians have consumed alcohol at some point of time in their lives. Most individuals doing so at a level that is acceptable and does not lead to any ill health or injury. There is, however, an issue with the misuse and abuse of alcohol in Australia across all age groups. This paper will discuss the use of alcohol in Australia broadly before focusing on the consumption of alcohol in the 16-29 year old age group. This

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    Alcohol Consumption [Abstract] Everyone knows that alcohol has its consequences. At the same time, people don’t care and brush off the consequences in order to have a good time. This paper summarizes studies done on the physical, cognitive and emotional effects that alcohol has on people, before and after consumption. This paper accesses the effects on a person’s body, mind and soul. Alcohol affects the way a person thinks, acts, and feels. Methods include gathering statistical information

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    There are a multitude of aspects to consider as to why an individual would be dependent on the consumption of alcohol. One being the living environment of an individual has an effect on alcohol abuse according to the studies found, McCaul et al (2009) talks about this theme and goes on to say that the more licensed alcohol establishment’s in one particular area means it’s more likely for someone to drink on a regular basis as it’s not out of their way. Another reason may be the individual’s emotional

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    Alcohol Consumption: The Effects of Alcohol on the Body Thamara Jean-Jacques Professor: Nina Walker Biology 115 October 17, 2015 Lithonia Campus Abstract Drinking alcohol for a period of time or even binge drinking cause harm your heart. Alcohol increases the risk for heart attack, strokes, and hypertension. In 2013, a total of 71,713 people died of liver disease the ages ranged from 12 and older. Alcohol has also been known to affect the pancreas, large amounts of alcohol can confuse the

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    1. Introduction The following is a research plan that reflects on alcohol consumption of university students. It gives a literature review that will define the problem, prevalence, identify the implications, describe some of the previous studies that have been done on this field and what are their limitations. Introduce the current study, the research topic evaluating the effects of alcohol consumption on university students. Explore any gaps that may occur between the past and current literature

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    This essay will provide an outline of the effects of alcohol consumption on the health of the nation as well as investigate a range of health promotion strategies aimed to reduce the burden of this issue. Furthermore, this paper will explore two alcohol reductions measures. The first is the behavior change model of the Australian Government’s National Binge Drinking Strategy (NBDS) which has stimulated the reduction of alcohol consumption. It will also look at two rolled out campaigns launched by

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    The Adverse Effect of Alcohol Consumption In Whiting S. Albert’s article “Alcohol Use Is Harmful” he stated that alcohol is a chemical that contains hydrogen and carbon. Whiting stated further that the active ingredient of alcohol is ethyl alcohol, which is also known as ethanol. Alcohol is one of the few things that human being consume that do not need digestion. Alcohol appears the bloodstream immediately, thus, its intoxicating effects are felt instantly (1). “High levels of mortality, morbidity

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